CMA Legal Officer Job in Kenya

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is a statutory agency charged with the responsibility of regulating and developing an efficient capital market in Kenya. To take our increasingly vibrant market to the next level, the Authority now invites applications from qualified, competent and experienced candidates for various roles.

LEGAL OFFICER ENFORCEMENT (RE- ADVERTISEMENT) – HCA/LOE/1/2013
Reporting to the Assistant Manager, Investigations and Enforcement, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Reviewing investigation reports on violations of the capital market regulatory framework and recommend appropriate enforcement action;
• Providing legal interpretations on applicable law;
• Continuous development of the Enforcement Manual;
• Maintaining a database of and providing reports and updates on the enforcement actions undertaken by the Authority;
• Liaising with external counsel representing the Authority in all judicial proceedings connected to enforcement of capital markets regulatory framework;
• All other incidental functions as may be assigned from time to time.

Required Qualifications, Competencies & Experience:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree and
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• A minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in Commercial law or litigation;
• Excellent report writing skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to multitask.

We are looking for candidates who are proactive high performers; goals oriented, possess strong report writing and problem solving skills, able to meet deadlines, have a strong attention to detail as well as having a view of the big picture and are dynamic. If your background, experience and competence matches the specifications outlined, please send your application, quoting the reference of the position, including your current curriculum vitae, copies of your certificates and other testimonials, salary history, three referees (one of who must be either your current or previous employer), day telephone number, e-mail address and details of your current salary and benefits to:
Chief Executive
Capital Markets Authority
P. O Box 74800 – 00200 NAIROBI
The closing date is March 13, 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
“Capital Markets Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer”