Group Legal Officer

About the role

The Group Legal Officer will provide high‑quality legal advice and ensure compliance across the organisation. This senior position also serves as the Company Secretary, overseeing corporate governance and statutory obligations.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts, including service agreements, project contracts, partnership agreements, employee and service provider contracts, and ICT agreements.
• Manage contract administration, monitor renewals and ensure compliance with Group policies.
• Prepare and register lease agreements for new premises.
• Provide legal counsel on labour law compliance, disciplinary matters and emerging employer‑employee issues.
• Act as Company Secretary: ensure compliance with statutory regulations, oversee directors’ appointments, file annual returns, record minutes of meetings and maintain minute books.
• Support corporate strategy implementation and advise on business ethics and good governance.
• Coordinate annual governance audits and ensure board consideration of audit recommendations.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognised university.
• Registered CPS(K) and an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practising certificate.
• Minimum 5 years post‑admission legal experience, including at least 3 years in a corporate legal environment.
• Experience as a Company Secretary, liaising with regulators, lawyers and auditors.

Required skills

• Contract drafting and negotiation.
• Legal advisory on corporate and labour matters.
• Corporate governance and company secretarial functions.