Career Opportunities at Law Society of Kenya

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) is Kenya’s premier bar association, with membership of all practicing advocates, currently numbering over thirteen thousand members. It has the mandate to advise and assist members of the legal profession, the government and the larger public in all matters relating to the administration of justice in Kenya. The Soc...

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• Contents
• Open Jobs
  1. Director, Public Interest and Advocacy Directorate
  2. AML & CFT Compliance Officer, Compliance & Ethics Directorate
  3. AML & CFT Assistant Compliance Officer, Compliance & Ethics Directorate,
• Method of Application

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
• Experience7 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldLaw / Legal&nbsp

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the Society’s strategic public interest litigation (PIL) and advocacy initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives;
• Oversee the management of PIL cases, including assigning and appointing advocates, tracking progress, and providing regular updates to stakeholders.
• Attend court sessions to hold brief in the absence of counsel on record, ensuring continuous representation in public interest matters;
• Conduct and assist in legal research, drafting of pleadings, petitions, and submissions to support strategic litigation efforts;
• Manage partnerships with local and international stakeholders, including civil society organizations, government agencies, and funding partners;
• Design and oversee collaborative projects with partners, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and measurable outcomes;
• Lead resource mobilization efforts, including drafting grant proposals, managing donor relationships, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements;
• Analyze and respond to legislative and policy developments, preparing position papers and advocacy strategies;
• Supervise the Directorate providing leadership, mentorship and capacity building, to ensure effective delivery of objectives;
• Represent the Society in high-level engagements, forums and public dialogues to advocate for justice, human rights, and the rule of law; and
• Prepare strategic documents, reports, and policy briefs to support litigation and advocacy efforts.

Qualifications & Skills

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree; Post-Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
• A Master of Laws (LL.M) degree and any other relevant qualifications are an added advantage;
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate;
• At least seven (7) years’ experience in public interest litigation, case management, advocacy or resource mobilization;
• Demonstrated success in resource mobilization, including grant-writing and donor engagement;
• Proven ability to manage partnerships and oversee multi-stakeholder projects;
• Strong leadership, organizational and stakeholder management skills;
• Proficiency in legal research, drafting and analysis; and
• Experience with case management systems and tracking tools.

   

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience5 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldLaw / Legal&nbsp

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in supervising and enforcement of compliance for anti-money laundering, combating the financing of terrorism and countering proliferation financing (AML & CFT & CPF) for lawyers, notaries and other legal professionals;
• Assist in reviewing the rules and processes to prevent financial crimes and updating the relevant stakeholders (members) to comply with the latest rules and regulations;
• Assist with reviewing and evaluating data of suspicious accounts that might be concealing money laundering;
• Conduct AML training for the LSK members and make them aware of the AML rules and regulations and train them on the best industry practices;
• Assist in submitting periodic reports on AML & CFT compliance and assist with the filing of semi-annual reports and annual reports with the Supervisory Authority; and
• Any other AML & CFT related tasks as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Deputy Secretary/Director Compliance & Ethics and or Secretary/CEO.

Qualifications & Skills

• A Bachelor in Laws (LL.B) degree and a Post-Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. Any other relevant qualifications are an added advantage;
• Five (5) years’ experience in AML & CFT Compliance and conversant with AML & CFT matters. Other relevant qualifications are an added advantage;
• Extensive knowledge of AML & CFT laws, regulations and industry standards, with a strong understanding of financial crime prevention strategies and techniques. Knowledge and experience of the legal sector will be an advantage;
• Leadership and management skills will be an added advantage;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic approach to managing;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with senior executives and external stakeholders;
• Proficiency in compliance software and tools, with a solid understanding of data analysis and reporting;
• High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to regulatory principles;
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to handle complex and sensitive situations; and
• Proactive and results-oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation;

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience3 years
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldLaw / Legal&nbsp

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in supervising and enforcement of compliance for anti-money laundering, combating the financing of terrorism and countering proliferation financing (AML & CFT & CPF) for lawyers, notaries and other legal professionals;
• Assist in reviewing the rules and processes to prevent financial crimes and updating the relevant stakeholders (members) to comply with the latest rules and regulations;
• Assist with reviewing and evaluating data of suspicious accounts that might be concealing money laundering;
• Conduct AML trainings for the LSK members and make them aware of the AML rules and regulations and train them on the best industry practices;
• Assist in submitting periodic reports on AML compliance and assist with the filing semi-annual reports and annual reports with the Supervisory Authority; and
• Any other AML & CFT & CPF related tasks as may be assigned, from time to time, by the Deputy Secretary/Director Compliance & Ethics and or the Secretary/CEO.

Qualifications & Skills

• A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree and a Post-Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. Any other relevant qualifications are an added advantage;
• Has three (3) years of experience in AML & CFT compliance and conversant with AML matters and any other relevant qualifications are an added advantage;
• Extensive knowledge of AML & CFT laws, regulations and industry standards, with a strong understanding of financial crime prevention strategies and techniques. Knowledge and experience of the legal sector will be an advantage;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic approach to managing;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of interacting with senior executives and external stakeholders;
• Proficiency in compliance software and tools, with a solid understanding of data analysis and reporting;
• High ethical standards and integrity, with a commitment to regulatory principles;
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to handle complex and sensitive situations; and
• Proactive and results-oriented, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation;

Method of Application

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