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Legal Manager – Company Secretarial & Governance
Sidian Bank
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Sidian Bank
- Position
- Legal Manager – Company Secretarial & Governance
- Location
- Kenya
- Experience
- 5+ years post-qualification in financial services
- Education
- LLB, Postgraduate Diploma in Law, CPS(K)
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- Open until filled (listed until 18 October 2026)
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 30 September 2026
VacancyKE summary
Sidian Bank is hiring a Legal Manager – Company Secretarial & Governance based in Kenya. You will support the Head of Legal & Company Secretary by coordinating Board and Committee processes, maintaining corporate governance frameworks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Requires both LSK and ICPSK membership in good standing
- Supports the Head of Legal & Company Secretary directly
- Involves CBK regulatory compliance and prudential guidelines
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate preparation of Board and Committee meeting notices, agendas, papers and supporting documentation.
- Draft minutes, resolutions, extracts and corporate documents for review and approval.
- Maintain Board calendars, action trackers, resolution registers and secure governance records.
- Support implementation and monitoring of the Bank's corporate governance framework and policies.
- Prepare the governance compliance dashboard and maintain governance obligations trackers.
- Coordinate statutory and regulatory filings and maintain a calendar of compliance deadlines.
- Respond to CBK and other regulatory requests relating to Board, shareholder and governance matters.
- Provide compliance advice and regulatory guidance to senior management and heads of departments.
Who should apply?
A qualified Kenyan advocate and certified public secretary with at least five years' post-qualification experience in banking or financial services, specialising in company secretarial and corporate governance work.
Key requirements
- LLB from a recognised university
- Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- CPS(K) and ICPSK member in good standing
- LSK member in good standing
- 5+ years post-qualification legal experience
- 3+ years in banking or regulated environment
- Strong Board and Committee secretarial skills
What you should know
- Based in Kenya.
- You will work under the direction and oversight of the Head of Legal & Company Secretary.
- The role involves handling highly confidential Board, shareholder, legal and strategic information.
How to apply
- Complete the application form indicating the position: Legal Manager – Company Secretarial & Governance.
- Submit your application through Sidian Bank's stated channel.
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
Legal Manager – Company Secretarial & Governance
JOB PURPOSE
The job holder will be responsible for support ing the Head of Legal & Company Secretary in the delivery of effective company secretarial, corporate governance and legal advisory services to the Bank, its Board of Directors, Board Committees, shareholders and subsidiaries. He/she will also be responsible for the day-to-day coordination, preparation and execution of delegated company secretarial, governance and corporate legal activities, under the direction and oversight of the Head of Legal & Company Secretary .
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES
Company Secretarial Support
• Support the Head of Legal & Company Secretary in the discharge of the Bank’s company secretarial responsibilities.
• Coordinate the preparation of Board and Board Committee meeting notices, agendas, papers and supporting documentation.
• Maintain the annual Board and Board Committee calendar under the direction of the Head of Legal & Company Secretary.
• Coordinate the logistical and administrative arrangements for Board and Board Committee meetings.
• prepare draft minutes for review and approval by the Head of Legal & Company Secretary.
• Maintain Board and Committee action trackers and follow up on agreed actions.
• Prepare draft Board and Committee resolutions, extracts of minutes and other corporate documentation for review and approval.
• Maintain an organized and secure repository of Board and Committee papers, minutes, resolutions and other governance records.
• Assist in monitoring matters reserved for the Board and Board Committees and ensure that appropriate approvals are obtained.
• Support the Head of Legal & Company Secretary in ensuring that Board and Committee decisions are appropriately documented and communicated.
• Maintain a register of Board and Committee resolutions and monitor implementation.
Corporate Governance
• Support implementation of the Bank’s corporate governance framework under the direction of the Head of Legal & Company Secretary.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with applicable corporate governance requirements.
• Monitor developments in corporate governance legislation, regulations, regulatory guidance and best practice and highlight relevant developments to the Head of Legal & Company Secretary.
• Assist in reviewing and updating governance policies, frameworks and procedures.
• Support preparation of the Bank’s governance compliance dashboard.
• Maintain a governance obligations tracker and escalate overdue or emerging matters.
• Assist in monitoring Board composition, tenure, independence and other governance requirements.
• Maintain appropriate governance records relating to Directors.
Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
• Support the Head of Legal & Company Secretary in monitoring compliance with corporate and governance requirements applicable to the Bank.
• Assist in monitoring requirements under the Companies Act, Banking Act, CBK Prudential Guidelines and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate preparation of statutory and regulatory filings within the delegated mandate.
• Maintain a calendar of statutory and regulatory deadlines relevant to company secretarial and governance matters.
• Assist in preparation of regulatory submissions and responses relating to Board, shareholder and governance matters.
• Support the Head of Legal & Company Secretary in responding to CBK and other regulatory requests.
• Providing compliance advice and regulatory guidance to senior management and heads of departments in relation to inspections, interpretation of rules, rule changes and investigations
• Developing and implementing a regulatory compliance framework and a tracking mechanism for identifying regulatory risks in a timely manner, aligned to CBK Prudential Guidelines and the Banking Act (Cap 488) .
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
• A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university .
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law .
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with a current Practising certificate
• Certified Public Secretary, CPS(K), and member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK)
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of five ( 5 ) years post-qualification experience in legal practice within the Financial Services industry, of which at least three ( 3 ) years must have been in the banking sector, financial services or another regulated environment handling company secretarial, corporate governance and/or corporate legal advisory.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in Board, Committee, shareholder and statutory company secretarial processes.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, Board structures, Board effectiveness, governance frameworks and governance best practice.
• Good understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing banks and financial institutions in Kenya.
• Knowledge and understanding of banking operations.
• Strong drafting skills for resolutions, minutes, legal opinions, memoranda, contracts, powers of attorney, corporate documents and governance instruments.
• Ability to prepare high-quality Board and Committee agendas, papers, minutes, resolutions, action trackers and governance reports.
• Knowledge of statutory registers, corporate filings, shareholder records, beneficial ownership and other corporate compliance requirements.
• Ability to support AGM/EGM processes, shareholder resolutions, corporate actions and shareholder communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to communicate complex legal and governance issues clearly to senior management and Directors.
• High level of accuracy in Board records, statutory filings, legal documents, resolutions and regulatory submissions.
• Ability to handle highly confidential Board, shareholder, legal, regulatory and strategic information appropriately.
• Ability to manage multiple Board, Committee, statutory, regulatory and legal deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to identify issues, analyse alternatives and develop practical legal and governance solutions.
• Proficiency in electronic Board platforms, document management systems, Microsoft Office and other relevant governance technology.
• Good policy development and management capabilities
• Ability to monitor and interpret regulatory requirements and support timely compliance, particularly CBK and statutory requirements.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Certified Public Secretary, CPS(K), and member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) .
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing .
Application Form
Position Applying For: Legal Manager – Company Secretarial & Governance
JOB PURPOSE
The job holder will be responsible for support ing the Head of Legal & Company Secretary in the delivery of effective company secretarial, corporate governance and legal advisory services to the Bank, its Board of Directors, Board Committees, shareholders and subsidiaries. He/she will also be responsible for the day-to-day coordination, preparation and execution of delegated company secretarial, governance and corporate legal activities, under the direction and oversight of the Head of Legal & Company Secretary .
KEY RESPONSIBILTIES
Company Secretarial Support
• Support the Head of Legal & Company Secretary in the discharge of the Bank’s company secretarial responsibilities.
• Coordinate the preparation of Board and Board Committee meeting notices, agendas, papers and supporting documentation.
• Maintain the annual Board and Board Committee calendar under the direction of the Head of Legal & Company Secretary.
• Coordinate the logistical and administrative arrangements for Board and Board Committee meetings.
• prepare draft minutes for review and approval by the Head of Legal & Company Secretary.
• Maintain Board and Committee action trackers and follow up on agreed actions.
• Prepare draft Board and Committee resolutions, extracts of minutes and other corporate documentation for review and approval.
• Maintain an organized and secure repository of Board and Committee papers, minutes, resolutions and other governance records.
• Assist in monitoring matters reserved for the Board and Board Committees and ensure that appropriate approvals are obtained.
• Support the Head of Legal & Company Secretary in ensuring that Board and Committee decisions are appropriately documented and communicated.
• Maintain a register of Board and Committee resolutions and monitor implementation.
Corporate Governance
• Support implementation of the Bank’s corporate governance framework under the direction of the Head of Legal & Company Secretary.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with applicable corporate governance requirements.
• Monitor developments in corporate governance legislation, regulations, regulatory guidance and best practice and highlight relevant developments to the Head of Legal & Company Secretary.
• Assist in reviewing and updating governance policies, frameworks and procedures.
• Support preparation of the Bank’s governance compliance dashboard.
• Maintain a governance obligations tracker and escalate overdue or emerging matters.
• Assist in monitoring Board composition, tenure, independence and other governance requirements.
• Maintain appropriate governance records relating to Directors.
Regulatory & Statutory Compliance
• Support the Head of Legal & Company Secretary in monitoring compliance with corporate and governance requirements applicable to the Bank.
• Assist in monitoring requirements under the Companies Act, Banking Act, CBK Prudential Guidelines and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate preparation of statutory and regulatory filings within the delegated mandate.
• Maintain a calendar of statutory and regulatory deadlines relevant to company secretarial and governance matters.
• Assist in preparation of regulatory submissions and responses relating to Board, shareholder and governance matters.
• Support the Head of Legal & Company Secretary in responding to CBK and other regulatory requests.
• Providing compliance advice and regulatory guidance to senior management and heads of departments in relation to inspections, interpretation of rules, rule changes and investigations
• Developing and implementing a regulatory compliance framework and a tracking mechanism for identifying regulatory risks in a timely manner, aligned to CBK Prudential Guidelines and the Banking Act (Cap 488) .
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
• A Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university .
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law .
• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with a current Practising certificate
• Certified Public Secretary, CPS(K), and member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK)
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing
WORK EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of five ( 5 ) years post-qualification experience in legal practice within the Financial Services industry, of which at least three ( 3 ) years must have been in the banking sector, financial services or another regulated environment handling company secretarial, corporate governance and/or corporate legal advisory.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in Board, Committee, shareholder and statutory company secretarial processes.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, Board structures, Board effectiveness, governance frameworks and governance best practice.
• Good understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing banks and financial institutions in Kenya.
• Knowledge and understanding of banking operations.
• Strong drafting skills for resolutions, minutes, legal opinions, memoranda, contracts, powers of attorney, corporate documents and governance instruments.
• Ability to prepare high-quality Board and Committee agendas, papers, minutes, resolutions, action trackers and governance reports.
• Knowledge of statutory registers, corporate filings, shareholder records, beneficial ownership and other corporate compliance requirements.
• Ability to support AGM/EGM processes, shareholder resolutions, corporate actions and shareholder communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to communicate complex legal and governance issues clearly to senior management and Directors.
• High level of accuracy in Board records, statutory filings, legal documents, resolutions and regulatory submissions.
• Ability to handle highly confidential Board, shareholder, legal, regulatory and strategic information appropriately.
• Ability to manage multiple Board, Committee, statutory, regulatory and legal deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to identify issues, analyse alternatives and develop practical legal and governance solutions.
• Proficiency in electronic Board platforms, document management systems, Microsoft Office and other relevant governance technology.
• Good policy development and management capabilities
• Ability to monitor and interpret regulatory requirements and support timely compliance, particularly CBK and statutory requirements.
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
• Certified Public Secretary, CPS(K), and member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Secretaries of Kenya (ICPSK) .
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) in good standing .
Application Form
Position Applying For: Legal Manager – Company Secretarial & Governance