In-house Legal Counsel Job HRLeverage

In-house Legal Counsel – Employment & Contract Specialist Job. Legal Jobs In Kenya

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Reports to: Managing Partner/Director

Duties and Responsibilities

Employment Contracting & Localized Contracts

• Drafting and reviewing employment agreements in line with local laws
• Crafting local contracts under HRLeverage Employer‑of‑Record model to mitigate employment risk

Pan‑African Compliance Management

• Ensuring regulatory compliance across payroll, taxation, social security (NSSF/SHIF), and benefits in the country
• Advising on PEO/EOR statutory obligations for clients expanding into Africa.

Regulatory & Licensing Support

• Handling legal requirements like business licensing, work permits, expatriate documentation.
• Coordinating with local regulators to maintain compliance under Kenyan labor and tax law.

PEO/EOR Risk Mitigation

• Drafting tailored contracts and conducting risk assessments to shield both HRLeverage and its clients from litigation

Vendor & Service Agreements

• Drafting and reviewing SLA and service contracts with clients and vendors across its Pan‑African network.
• Ensuring enforceable cross-border agreements abide by varying legal systems.

Advisory on Labour Law & Employment Policies

• Providing guidance on local employment laws (e.g. Kenya’s Employment Act) as part of HR advisory services
• Advising on policies, SOPs, employee handbooks, expatriate onboarding, and HR services.

Data Protection & Privacy Compliance

• Advising on the application of local data protection laws

Dispute Resolution & Legal Risk Control

• Managing or supporting labor disputes, disciplinary processes, redundancies, and terminations proactively.
• Coordinating with local counsel within each territory as needed.

Strategic & Commercial Support

• Supporting expansion into new African markets—e.g., setting up offices and legal entities
• Advising on platform terms, client-facing legal documentation, and due diligence.

Policy, Training & Internal Governance

• Collaborating with HRLeverage in developing internal governance—like compliance playbooks, ethics, whistleblower and data‑privacy policies.
• Leading training sessions on labor law updates, data compliance, contract risk, and cross- border employment matters.

External Counsel Coordination

• Engage with local law firms for litigation, legal opinions, and regulatory filings.
• Manage legal budgets and monitor service delivery by external legal providers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized university.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in employment law, corporate law, or legal advisory (in-house or law firm).
• Experience with cross-border employment matters or PEO/EOR models is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with data protection laws and payroll/tax compliance.
• Strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and legal research abilities.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

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How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit their applications to recruiter@hrleveragekenya.com, indicating the position and salary expectation on the subject on/before 30^th June 2025.