Legal Jobs In Kenya.

Title: Legal Manager – Africa,

Industry: Fintech,

Location: Nairobi,

Gross Salary:  Competitive,

Our client provides technology-enabled payments solutions to merchants and financial institutions in the Middle East and Africa. They seek to hire a Legal Manager who will oversee the legal representation of the business on all legal matters for Central and Southern Africa. The Legal Manager also takes a leading role, alongside the Head of Legal, in determining the legal direction and strategy of the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review and negotiate contracts and other legal documents
  • To provide a high quality legal service to all internal customers
  • Maintain compliance with all relevant laws and regulations across the business
  • Provide legal advice on all relevant legal matters 
  • Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues
  • Dealing with company secretarial matters
  • Manage communication with external counsels if required and monitor the work being carried out by them
  • Attend and represent the company at meetings
  • Research documents and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures
  • To work and behave in a professional manner and to the highest standards of the profession
  • To participate in the growth and development of the department
  • Treat all information about the Company and its business as confidential
  • Keeping up to date with changes in the law
  • Support internal procedures and systems of company including filing cases / case management
  • Performs other related duties as required

Key Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law from a reputed and accredited university with membership of UK or US Bar
  • 10 – 15 years of experience in the same field, preferably within multinational Companies; out of which 5+ years in a corporate legal environment. 
  • At least 4 years’ experience in a Technology and Intellectual Property or in a payments services business is a MUST.
  • Excellent Level of English language – reading, speaking and drafting
  • Advance level/skills in handling Microsoft windows excel, word, power point, etc.
  • Good communication skills, result oriented as well as detail oriented, be flexible and welcoming to change
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines, have exceptionally good problem-solving skills, and possess and ability to remain calm and composed during times of uncertainty and stress

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualification and experience; please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Legal Manager) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke  before 10th July 2023.