Manager, Legal, Regulatory & Risk

About the role

The Manager, Legal, Regulatory & Risk will lead Peach Cars' internal legal, regulatory and risk functions, acting as the primary liaison with external stakeholders such as legal partners, government bodies and investors. This senior position requires strong analytical, critical thinking and investigative skills to design risk mitigation strategies aligned with commercial objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on commercial, regulatory, employment and operational matters and interpret relevant laws.
• Oversee drafting, reviewing, negotiating and standardising commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Maintain statutory registers, corporate filings and regulatory submissions, and monitor legislative updates.
• Develop, review and implement company-wide policies, strengthen corporate governance and manage internal investigations.
• Lead corporate secretarial functions, including board and shareholder meeting preparation and statutory tax filings.
• Collaborate with Japanese legal teams and investors on due diligence, regulatory documentation and fundraising processes.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from a recognised university and Postgraduate Diploma in Law (Kenya School of Law).
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practising certificate.
• Minimum 5–7 years post‑admission experience in corporate, commercial, regulatory or in‑house roles.
• Strong risk‑management, analytical and commercial awareness skills.

Required skills

• Legal advisory and contract management.
• Regulatory compliance and statutory filing.
• Corporate governance and policy development.
• Stakeholder management and cross‑border legal support.