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7 Feb 2024

Deputy Director, Legal Services at Retirement Benefits Authority

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Job Description

Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) is a regulatory body under the National Treasury, established under Retirement Benefits Act. The Retirement Benefits Act was enacted as part of the on-going reform process in the financial sector in order to bring the retirement benefits industry under a harmonized legislation, to address the many problems that have hitherto faced the industry. The enactment of this Act filled a regulatory vacuum which had existed in Kenya. The mission of Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA)is to develop, safeguard and deliver value to the retirement benefits sector through excellence in service delivery.

Job Purpose

To provide secretariat services to the Board and advice onlegal and governance issues.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws degree;
  • Master of Laws degree;
  • Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
  • Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  • Current Practicing Certificate from the High Court of Kenya;
  • At least ten (10) years relevant working experience, five (5) of which should be in a managerial role;
  • Certificate in management from a course lasting not less four (4) weeks;
  • Membership to the Law Society of Kenya;
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;

Job Specifications

  • Supervising the review of cross-sectoral laws and the retirement benefits policy framework;
  • Providing legal interpretation of laws, regulations, Government circulars policies and procedures;
  • Providing legal opinions on matters under consideration by Management;
  • Legislative drafting of laws, regulations and other statutory Instruments; supervising negotiation of contracts, leases, formal agreements and other legal instruments;
  • Coordinating arbitration and settlement of disputes;
  • Reviewing progress of court matters involving the Authority and recommending necessary action;
  • Reviewing Authority’s publications and innovations and facilitating registration acquisition intellectual property;
  • Developing effective defense strategies, arguments and testimony in preparation for legal proceedings;
  • Coordinating the conduct of field investigations to collect evidence and determine the extent of violations of the Retirement Benefits Act;
  • Coordinating the compilation and analysis of data and information to support the amendment of retirement benefits legislation and statutory instruments;
  •  Developing concept papers, preparation of legal briefs and opinions;
  • Ensuring the filing and prosecution of criminal cases when the violations warrant more severe action;
  • Issuing briefs to external lawyers as approved;
  • Writing reports on updates of cases handled by external lawyers
  •   Monitoring and reporting on performance progress and risk mitigation activities

Personal Specifications

  • Proficiency in writing, communication and reporting skills
  • Supervisory skills and ability to lead teams;
  • Interpersonal skills; and
  • Team player


Method of Application

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Closing Date : 26 February. 2024





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