Quality & Risk Management Associate

Role Overview

As a legal and compliance professional in the Clients & Markets unit, you will help assess regulatory obligations, review contractual risks and deliver research for internal teams and clients. Your work will support sound business decisions and help the firm respond effectively to legal and regulatory requirements across East Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Help plan and carry out compliance reviews, then prepare clear reports on findings and required follow-up.
• Examine standard and complex contracts, propose changes and identify practical ways to manage legal and compliance risks.
• Track legal and regulatory developments, keep monitoring records up to date and support action plans for compliance changes.
• Conduct due diligence and other regulatory or compliance reviews for client engagements.
• Research markets and relevant background information to meet client needs and support project work.
• Respond to requests from business units on project-related legal and compliance matters.
• Coordinate with colleagues across the firm to progress work and support shared departmental objectives.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law.
• Completed the Kenya School of Law programme and admitted to the Roll of Advocates, or awaiting admission.
• At least 1–2 years’ experience in a busy legal, regulatory or compliance environment.
• Knowledge of data protection and anti-money laundering laws in East Africa; risk management experience is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, numerical and presentation skills.
• Confident use of Microsoft Office and other everyday workplace technology.
• Careful attention to detail, sound planning and coordination, and the ability to manage competing tasks and make timely decisions.
• A collaborative approach, leadership potential, resilience and confidence handling challenging client discussions.
• Integrity, flexibility and the cultural awareness to work across diverse African jurisdictions.

What We Offer / Why Join

• Work with a Big Four firm on client engagements across Africa.
• Ongoing learning and development, with opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary client-service teams.
• Room to grow and contribute ideas and innovation.

If your career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please use the link below to apply:

Quality & Risk Management Associate  – Candidate’s Summary.  Filling the link is mandatory for consideration alongside your application to [email protected] quoting ‘Quality & Risk Management Associate’ by 09 November 2026.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.