Our client, an agile venture capital firm specializing in niche market startups in Africa and partnering with global startups entering the African market, is looking to hire a Legal Manager - Commercial in Nairobi, Kenya. The ideal candidate for this role must have previous experience in commercial law. Responsibilities include managing contracts, ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance, driving the contract lifecycle, supporting contract negotiation, providing legal opinions and research, and conducting legal awareness training on commercial legal issues. The qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in law, a diploma in law, and preferably a Master's degree in law. The candidate should have 12-15 years of experience, with expertise in legal drafting, risk management, legal communication, and advocacy. Strong knowledge of legal contracts management, employment matters, and relevant legislation is required. The position offers a monthly gross salary ranging from 200,000 to 400,000 KES, depending on experience and qualifications.
To apply for this position, interested candidates can follow the provided link. While the company strives to contact all applicants, the high volume of applications may make it unrealistic. If no response is received within two weeks, it means the application was not successful for this particular opportunity. However, applicants are encouraged to monitor the job board for future positions that match their skills and experience.
