Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) is hiring a Legal & Compliance Officer
Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) promotes and develops Rwanda as a hub for cross-border investment. It works with regulators, government institutions and financial sector stakeholders to strengthen Rwanda’s legal and regulatory framework, attract investment and develop the financial services ecosystem.
Organization: Kigali International Financial Centre Ltd (KIFC)
Job Title: Legal & Compliance Officer
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Employment Type: Full-time
Professional Level: Senior Professional
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Job Overview
Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) is seeking a qualified and experienced Legal & Compliance Officer to support its legal, regulatory and compliance activities.
Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary, the successful candidate will contribute to legal research, regulatory reforms, contract drafting and review, corporate compliance, governance and company secretarial activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Review relevant laws and regulations and propose improvements.
- Conduct comparative legal research and prepare legal opinions and briefing notes.
- Support legal and regulatory reforms affecting Rwanda’s financial sector.
- Contribute to the implementation of FATF and ESAAMLG recommendations.
- Conduct research on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing and international tax transparency.
- Monitor corporate legal and regulatory compliance obligations.
- Draft and review contracts, memoranda of understanding and other legal documents.
- Support contract negotiations and management of legal disputes.
- Assist in preparing Board and committee meeting documents, minutes and resolutions.
- Maintain corporate governance records and support statutory filings.
- Engage with regulators, government institutions, investors and professional service providers.
Qualifications and Requirements
Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognised university.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
- At least three years of relevant professional experience in legal practice, corporate legal affairs, regulatory work or compliance.
- Experience in legal research, contract drafting and interpretation of 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 AML/CFT requirements and international standards is an advantage.
- Excellent written and spoken English; French and Kinyarwanda are additional advantages.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
Required Application Documents
Applicants should submit the following documents:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Cover Letter.
- Copy of Academic Degree.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications by email to:
Email: hr@kifc.rw
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.
Source: Kigali International Financial Centre Ltd (KIFC)
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