Senior Legal Associate

Hiring organisations Expand Recruitment Services

⌖ Nairobi, Kenya◷ Full-time◫ On-site▣ Legal
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Closing 2 Nov 2026
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Job particulars

Job title
Senior Legal Associate
Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services
Location
Nairobi, Kenya
Employment type
Full-time
Work arrangement
On-site
Industry
Legal
Level
Management
Posted
19 Oct 2026
Closing date
2 Nov 2026

Key responsibilities

  • Draft, review, negotiate and manage complex contracts, agreements and other legal documentation.
  • Provide strategic legal advice on investment transactions, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings and other commercial matters.
  • Conduct legal due diligence on prospective investments, acquisitions and business partnerships.
  • Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate governance requirements and internal policies.
  • Support corporate governance processes, including board and committee matters.
  • Liaise with external counsel, regulators, government agencies and other stakeholders on legal matters.
  • Advise business units on legal risks and recommend practical risk mitigation measures.
  • Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions on emerging legislative, regulatory and business issues.
  • Maintain and oversee legal records, contracts and statutory registers.
  • Support the Company Secretary function as required.

Candidate requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in law (LL. B)
  • Advocate of the High Court.
  • Minimum of 5 years’ post-admission experience.
  • Proven experience in corporate law, commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, investment transactions, litigation and conveyancing.
  • Experience working in-house within a corporate organization or a leading law firm.
  • Strong contract negotiation, legal drafting and stakeholder management skills.
  • Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving abilities.
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s Expand Recruitment Services