Kigali International Financial Centre Ltd (KIFC) is inviting applications from qualified legal professionals for the position of Legal & Compliance Officer in Kigali, Rwanda. This is a full-time, senior professional-level opportunity for a candidate with a background in law, legal practice, regulatory affairs or corporate compliance.
The successful candidate will support KIFC’s legal, regulatory and compliance activities, including legal research, contract review, corporate governance and engagement with regulators, investors and government institutions.
About Kigali International Financial Centre
Kigali International Financial Centre Ltd (KIFC) promotes and develops Rwanda as a hub for cross-border investment. The organisation works with regulators, government institutions and financial sector stakeholders to strengthen the country’s legal and regulatory framework, attract investment and develop its financial services ecosystem.
The Legal & Compliance Officer will contribute to these objectives by supporting legal and regulatory reforms, monitoring compliance obligations and providing legal support to the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will work under the guidance of the Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary and contribute to the following areas:
1. Legal and Regulatory Reform
- Review laws and regulations relevant to KIFC, identify gaps and recommend improvements.
- Conduct comparative legal research to support reforms in Rwanda’s financial sector and investment framework.
- Prepare draft legal opinions, briefing notes and technical contributions to proposed laws, regulations and policies.
- Participate in stakeholder consultations and technical meetings.
- Support the preparation of legal publications and stakeholder awareness materials.
2. Compliance and International Standards
- Support KIFC’s contribution to implementing Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) recommendations.
- Conduct research on anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, beneficial ownership and international tax transparency.
- Maintain a register of the company’s legal and regulatory obligations and monitor compliance deadlines.
- Identify compliance gaps and recommend corrective measures.
- Assist in developing and reviewing internal policies, procedures and compliance guidance.
3. Legal Advice and Contract Management
- Conduct legal research and prepare draft legal advice on matters affecting the organisation.
- Draft and review contracts, memoranda of understanding and other legal documents.
- Support contract negotiations and advise internal departments on contractual obligations.
- Maintain legal and contract records, including key obligations, expiry dates and renewals.
- Assist in managing disputes and claims, preparing supporting documents and liaising with external legal counsel when instructed.
4. Corporate Governance and Company Secretarial Support
- Assist in preparing Board, committee and shareholder meeting notices, agendas and meeting papers.
- Prepare draft meeting minutes and resolutions for review.
- Maintain corporate governance records and monitor implementation of Board and committee decisions.
- Support statutory filings and updates to corporate records.
- Assist with Board assessments, induction and other governance activities.
5. Stakeholder Engagement and Departmental Support
- Support engagements with regulators, government institutions, investors and professional service providers.
- Help organise regulatory dialogues, consultations and capacity-building activities.
- Contribute to departmental work plans, budgets and progress reports.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary that are consistent with the position.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Academic qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised university.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
Professional experience
- At least three years of relevant experience in legal practice, corporate legal affairs, regulatory work or compliance.
Technical knowledge and skills
- Experience conducting legal research, drafting contracts and interpreting laws and regulations.
- Good understanding of Rwanda’s corporate, investment and financial sector legal framework.
- Knowledge of corporate governance and company secretarial practices.
- Familiarity with anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) requirements and relevant international standards is an added advantage.
- Ability to prepare clear legal documents, communicate legal issues effectively and manage assignments within agreed deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and legal research tools.
Language requirements
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Working knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda is an advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should prepare the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Cover letter.
- Copy of the relevant academic degree.
Submit the application documents by email to:
Applicants should ensure that their application is submitted before the stated deadline.
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 30 November 2026 at 23:59.
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