Assistant Director, Legal Services
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The Financial Reporting Centre is recruiting one Assistant Director, Legal Services at Grade FRC 4 in Nairobi. The role supports AML/CFT/CPF advisory work, contracts, compliance, litigation, conveyancing, governance audits, and departmental planning and reporting.
- Reports to the Deputy Director, Legal Services
- One post at Grade FRC 4, reference FRC/26/7
- Full-time working hours from 8 to 5
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The Financial Reporting Centre is recruiting one Assistant Director, Legal Services at Grade FRC 4 in Nairobi. The role supports AML/CFT/CPF advisory work, contracts, compliance, litigation, conveyancing, governance audits, and departmental planning and reporting.
- Reports to the Deputy Director, Legal Services
- One post at Grade FRC 4, reference FRC/26/7
- Full-time working hours from 8 to 5
- Applicant location requirement: Kenya
- Legal advisory and governance responsibilities
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Assistant Director, Legal Services - FRC
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Language Requirement:
English
Work Type:
Full Time
Working Hours:
8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
The Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) is established under section 21 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act No. 9 of 2009.
FRC is government agency whose principal objective is to assist in the identification of the proceeds of crime, and combating money laundering, terrorism financing and proliferation financing.
FRC is seeking to recruit qualified and competent individuals to fill the following position:
Assistant Director, Legal Services
Ref:
FRC/26/7
Grade:
FRC 4
One (1) Post
The position reports to the Deputy Director, Legal Services.
Job Specification:
Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
i. Preparation of advisory opinions on legal matters relating to Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism and Counter Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) to the Centre;
ii. Drafting and reviewing of contracts and agreements to safeguard the Centre’s interests;
iii. Ensuring the Centre’s compliance with constitutional, regulatory and relevant laws in force through the provision of legal advisory services;
iv. Ensuring efficient management of legal risks arising from contractual engagements
v. Overseeing preparation of legal, compliance and governance audit to ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements;
vi. Oversee the development of amendments to AML/CFT/CPF laws and Regulations.
vii. Oversee all conveyancing matters where the Centre is a party including liaising with external lawyer where necessary;
viii. Guiding on the enforcement of POCAMLA by the Centre in liaison with Compliance and Enforcement department;
ix. Representing the Centre in Court;
x. Preparing, reviewing and monitoring the progress and status of outstanding litigation;
xi. Overseeing the development and implementation of the department's strategic plans, budgets and performance contract;
xii. Spearheading the preparation of periodic management reports for the department and ensure timely submission; and,
xiii. Overseeing the provision of secretariat services to the AMLA Board.
Person Specification:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
i. Cumulative service period of twelve (12) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Principal Legal Officer or in a comparable position;
ii. Bachelor’s degree in Law, from a recognized institution;
iii. Masters’ degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Administration or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution;
iv. Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Law Society of Kenya;
v. Be admitted as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
vi. Valid Practicing Certificate;
vii. Membership of the Law Society of Kenya, and in good standing;
viii. Certificate in Leadership Course lasting not less Four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
ix. Proficiency in computer applications; and
x. Demonstrated results in work performance.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified persons in the above positions can access detailed job descriptions, job specifications, experiences and other requirements on our website and are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Centre’s recruitment portal: recruitment.frc.go.ke.
Applications should be received on or before 16th November, 2026 latest 17:00hrs (EAT).
PLEASE NOTE:
1. Candidate should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It is an offence to include incorrect information in the application.
2. Only shortlisted candidates and successful candidate will be contacted.
3. Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce the original academic and professional certificates as well as testimonials during the interviews.
4. Successful Candidates will be required to submit compliance documents of Chapter six of the Constitution namely:
i. Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
ii. Tax Compliance from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
iii. Clearance from Ethics & Anti-Corruption (EACC)
iv. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
v. Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
5. Any attempt to directly or indirectly canvass shall lead to automatic disqualification.
6. Hard copy applications will not be accepted.
FRC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified Kenyans including persons living with disability, women, youth and the marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.
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