Group Legal Officer – Nairobi

About the role

A leading safari and adventure group in Kenya is looking for a Group Legal Officer in Nairobi. The role provides legal advisory support, coordinates with internal teams and external counsel, and manages key administrative and document functions. It covers advising management, drafting and reviewing contracts, legal research, coordinating litigation and dispute resolution, and ensuring compliance with regional and national laws.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver timely legal advice on commercial, operational, labour and employment matters, including the legal implications of business decisions.
• Research East African laws and keep up to date with legislative and regulatory changes.
• Prepare, review and support negotiations of commercial agreements such as supplier, partnership, NDA, investment and M&A deals.
• Oversee legal and corporate governance requirements, company secretarial duties, board documentation and statutory filings.
• Manage the litigation portfolio by liaising with external counsel, preparing case documentation, tracking cases and supporting alternative dispute resolution.
• Develop legal policies, run training and legal audits, and assess contractual risks across regional operations.
• Maintain legal documents, oversee execution and archiving, and track contract and regulatory deadlines.
• Act as liaison with internal teams, external counsel and regulators, manage departmental communication and budgeting, and set up procedures to detect and respond to legal breaches.

Required profile

• Admission to the bar in an East African jurisdiction with a valid practicing certificate is an advantage.
• Familiarity with East African legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to draft, review and negotiate contracts and turn regulations into practical policies.
• Experience in or willingness to specialise in hospitality and tourism, including data protection, data privacy and corporate governance.
• Ability to work with cross-functional, cross-regional teams, manage several projects and travel within East Africa.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Kiswahili or French is an advantage.