ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Protection

• Assist in maintaining and updating the Records of Processing Activities register.
• Supporting with the timely renewal of registration certificates from the various Regulators.
• Assisting the DPO in ensuring that the subsidiary deliverables are on track.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the third party register and ensuring that we execute Data Processing Agreements with all Data Processors.
• Assist in the management of the Data Subject Rights request tracker and ensuring that all requests are resolved within the recommended timelines. 
• Assist in tracking of new Data Protection Regulations, Guidelines and Determinations.

Legal & Compliance

• Assist with reviewing, drafting and revising a wide variety of court pleadings and contracts.
• Assisting to provide strategic legal advice on business matters.
• Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes.
• Provide support in compliance and legal risk management, including researching statutes, laws, and other legal matters applicable to the Company’s activities.
• Any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time.
• Conducting gap analysis on bills, new and existing laws that affect the operations of the Companies.
• Assisting in tracking legal compliance levels in the various entities.
• Maintenance of the Litigation tracker and providing periodic reports on court matters and assisting with communication to external counsel.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor of Laws degree, training in Data Protection will be an added advantage.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya or awaiting admission to the bar.
• Knowledge of the Kenyan Law of Contract and Data Protection Laws is desired. 
• Legal Drafting and review skills highly desired.
• Demonstrate high level of  integrity