Head, Legal Specialised Services

Exciting Specialised Career Services Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) - Head Legal 

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Head, Legal Specialised Services. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you! This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership, oversight and direction for all specialised legal services related to the mobilisation, investment and management of RSSB's financial resources, Schemes and assets and ensures alignment with the overall legal strategy set by the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer.

The role is accountable for ensuring robust legal risk management, regulatory compliance and high-quality legal advisory services that support RSSB's strategic, investment and corporate objectives. If you have what it takes to work closely with a dynamic team and you are passionate about being part of a mission-driven organisation that prioritises the well-being of millions of individuals, then we are looking for you.

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB's vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 3 trillion Rwf, which is equivalent to over 15% of the country's GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country's financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda's population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans. To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead and manage the Legal Specialised Services Department, setting priorities, work plans and performance targets.
2. Translate RSSB's strategic objectives into actionable legal strategies supporting investment and asset management.
3. Advise the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer and Senior Management on complex, high-risk and high-value legal matters.
4. Provide final review, validation and sign-off on major legal opinions, contracts and investment-related legal instruments.
5. Oversee legal advice related to derivatives, structured finance, risk management instruments and complex investment transactions.
6. Ensure consistency, quality and legal soundness of all specialised legal outputs.
7. Provide senior legal leadership on joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, incorporations, dissolutions and liquidations.
8. Guide legal structuring of investments, subsidiaries and special purpose vehicles.
9. Oversee legal frameworks governing RSSB subsidiaries and investee companies.
10. Identify, assess and manage legal and regulatory risks related to investments and asset management
11. Ensure full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and governance standards.
12. Oversee legal and regulatory monitoring and ensure timely institutional response to legal changes.
13. Represent RSSB in high-level negotiations with financial institutions, regulators, development partners and external counsel.
14. Provide authoritative legal input in Asset and Liability Management Committee (ALMCO) deliberations and related forums.
15. Lead, mentor, coach and evaluate Legal Counsel and other staff within the department.
16. Approve performance evaluations, training plans and succession planning for the department.
17. Foster a culture of professionalism, accountability, integrity and continuous improvement.
18. Prepare and submit consolidated departmental reports to the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer.
19. Provide strategic legal input into Management and Board reports related to investments and asset management.
20. Perform any other duties related to specialised legal services as assigned by the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer

Key Qualifications and Experience

1. Master's Degree in Business Law, Tax Law, Insurance Law, Economic Law, Commercial Law or any other relevant field with at least 6 years' relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in senior supervisory role OR
2. Bachelor's Degree in Law with at least 8 years' relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in senior supervisory role Membership to the Rwanda Bar Association is an added advantage

Tecnical Competencies:

1. Strong knowledge of Business Law, Tax Law, Insurance Law, Economic Law or Commercial Law
2. Strong knowledge of investment and financial sector
3. Strong experience in dealing with investment and shareholders agreements
4. Experience with joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, incorporations, dissolutions and liquidations Social Security legal framework 6. Social Security governance
5. Corporate governance
6. Legal proceedings
7. Legal risk management and regulatory compliance
8. Complex contract drafting, negotiation and review
9. Management of Legal Affairs
10. Contact management & technics
11. Regulation Compliance
12. Managing Resources
13. Project Planning Management
14. Law, policy and strong contract drafting skills
15. Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations

Behavioural Competencies:

• Client Service Focus
• Business oriented
• Acute sense of rigor
• Detail oriented
• Integrity and Confidentiality
• Proactive and engaging
• Team leader
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills
• Result and Data Driven
• Breakthrough Innovation
• Technology Savvy
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving & Quality Decision Making
• Leading & empowering others
• Driving and managing change

Work Environment:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Occasional on-call or after-hours support may be required.

Additional Information:

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

We encourage young people and all qualified applicants to apply.

Please note that RSSB retains the right to shortlist only candidates who best meet the qualifications and requirements for the role. Interested candidates are advised to submit applications online by Wednesday 25, February 2026.

Application Link: Apply Here

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies ofyour ID, academic and professional qualifications as one upload.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer