ABOUT YOU

Highly skilled legal and compliance professional with a strong foundation in regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, data protection, and risk management. You take pride in your attention to detail, problem-solving capabilities, and ability to provide timely legal and compliance guidance. You’re comfortable working independently while collaborating across departments and with external advisors to ensure regulatory compliance, robust corporate governance, and effective company secretarial and administrative support

SUMMARY OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety rules. This is an integral part of all job duties as is the
• company’s overarching value and is implemented in accordance with Group H&S guidelines
• Provide legal advice, guidance, and risk mitigation support across the organization.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Oversee litigation management, including coordination with external counsel, court processes, and reporting.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and Amsons Group policies.
• Support compliance training, investigations, and implementation of Minimum Control Standards.
• Drive data protection and records management compliance, including audits, reporting, and training.
• Act as primary contact with regulatory authorities on legal and data protection matters.
• Assist the Company Secretary with board administration, meetings, and shareholder matters.
• Support management of the company’s intellectual property portfolio and related disputes.
• Monitor legal risks in business operations, marketing, trade, and customer activities.
• Contribute to department cost control, budget monitoring, and approval of legal invoices.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Level of education
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; a Master’s degree or professional certifications in
• corporate/commercial law, compliance, or data protection is an added advantage.
• Admission to the Kenyan Bar (or relevant jurisdiction) is required.
• Professional certifications in corporate governance, compliance, or data protection (e.g.,
• ICPAK, CIPP/E, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer) are desirable.
• Certified Company Secretary qualification would be an added advantage.

Technical Competencies

• Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in both external and in-house legal practice, primarily in the manufacturing or corporate environment.
• Expertise in legal advisory, contract drafting, litigation management, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience in handling legal compliance matters, delivering training on legislative
• requirements, and leading regulatory engagements.
• Familiarity with Kenyan government functions and legislative processes affecting businesses.
• Knowledge of data protection laws and experience implementing compliance frameworks.
• Experience supporting company secretarial functions, including board administration and shareholder management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management skills.

Management & Soft Skills

• Demonstrated experience and skills in successful collaboration with public and private stakeholders.
• Excellent written, communication and oral skills with demonstrated experience documenting and disseminating legal and compliance information.
• Strong negotiation, written and verbal skills.
• Ability to apply strong strategic, analytical skills and good judgment.
• Appropriate level of maturity to provide credibility at senior levels externally and internally
• Integrity and honesty