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Legal Officer — Microfinance Regulation

Central Bank of Kenya · Nairobi, · Onsite · KSh300,000 - KSh500,000/month

0 Applicants · 1 Views · Posted 9 hours ago

Position Overview

Location: Nairobi,

Compensation: KSh300,000 - KSh500,000/month

Experience: 3-5 years

Position: Mid

Type: Job

Practice Area: Banking Law

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 15, 2026

Deadline: Jul 31, 2026

Job Description

The Central Bank of Kenya is recruiting a legal officer to support regulation of microfinance banks, SACCOs, and digital lending platforms. Help shape the regulatory framework for financial inclusion in Kenya.

Responsibilities

Advise on licensing and supervision of microfinance institutions. Draft regulatory guidelines and circulars. Review applications for digital lending licenses. Support enforcement actions against non-compliant entities.

Requirements

LLB degree. 3-5 years in banking regulation, microfinance, or financial services law. Knowledge of the CBK Act, Microfinance Act, and Central Bank digital lending regulations.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

KSh300,000 - KSh500,000/month

Practice Area

Banking Law

Position

Mid

Required Skills

Microfinance regulation, Digital lending, CBK guidelines, Financial inclusion

Industry

Government

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Central Bank of Kenya Hiring Team

Email: hr@centralbank.go.ke

Application Deadline

July 31, 2026

Employment Type

Full time