Temporary Legal Assistant - Enforcement at Capital Markets Authority (CMA)

TEMPORARY LEGAL ASSISTANT-ENFORCEMENT – 1 POSITION

Contract Period: Six (6) Months fixed term contract

Reporting to the Senior Manager Investigations and Enforcement, the selected candidate will be responsible for;

• Maintaining database of matters received with enforcement considerations;
• Liaise with relationship managers of different licences to confirm position of matters under enforcement;
• Preparing communications with clients, market participants and stakeholders;
• Assisting in arrangement and reporting on meetings with clients and various stakeholders;
• Preliminary review of investigation reports and preparing draft enforcement recommendations;
• Assisting in the Preparation of Notices to show cause and Infringement Notices for review;
• Assisting in reviewing enforcement recommendations, prepare opinions and recommend appropriate actions; and
• Preparing periodic enforcement reports to internal and external stakeholders as may be required.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Law
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law / Advocate Training Program from the Kenya School of Law
• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant work experience

Key skills and Competencies

• Understanding of the Kenyan legislative and judicial system
• Evidence collection and presentation
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Effective communication and Report writing skills
• Professional skepticism skills
• Legal Analysis skills