Legal & Compliance Jobs
Health & Safety Trainee (Corporate)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Kangemi (Waiyaki Way service) Overview: Health and safety isn’t just signs and rules it’s about keeping people safe in real, everyday spaces. In this role, you’ll spot hazards, assist inspections, and log issues before they become problems. Each checklist ticked and photo logged contributes to a safer workplace. You’ll help bring teams together through concise, practical toolbox talks. Explaining hazards clearly, recording attendance, and following up ensures everyone knows what to do and why. Celebrating near misses teaches lessons without blame, reinforcing a culture of proactive safety. PPE management, signage, and tidy walkways are small, visible wins that make a big difference. You’ll track issuance, note conditions, and replace items promptly so the team can work confidently without gaps in protection. Supporting drills fire, first aid, or emergency scenarios gives you a hands-on way to test readiness. Documenting outcomes, noting learnings, and updating registers ensures the workplace stays compliant and lessons are embedded. If you care about people going home safe every day, this role gives purpose to observation, documentation, and calm coaching. Every hazard identified and every drill executed reinforces that safety isn’t just procedure, it’s real impact. Key Responsibilities: - Assist with weekly inspections; log hazards with photos and owners. - Run short toolbox talks; record attendance; issue reminders. - Track PPE issuance/condition; replace and record. - Support drills (fire/first-aid); document scenarios and learnings. - Update HIRAC registers; file MSDS sheets neatly. - Escort contractors; validate permits to work. - Maintain incident/near-miss logs and follow-ups. Education & Experience: - Certificate/Diploma in OSH/Env/Any; 0–1 year; NEBOSH/IOSH a plus. Skills: - Observation, confidence to speak up, documentation, calm coaching. KPIs: - Inspection coverage, action closure rate, drill performance, and incident reporting. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 48,000–64,000. - Drill stipend: KES 1,000 per scheduled drill supported. - PPE custodian allowance: KES 800/month for accurate registers. Client estimates; offers rise with OSH course completion and the ability to brief teams confidently. Probation is typically at the lower band, reviewed after the first audit cycle. Benefits: - Medical, PPE, training. Growth Path: - H&S Trainee → H&S Assistant → HSE Officer → HSE Coordinator.
K sh 48,000 – 64,000 gross / month
Claims Processing Assistant (Insurance) [Openings: 2]
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Muthaiga Mini-Market / Thigiri Overview: Claims work is where empathy meets precision. You’ll be the first point of contact for clients navigating motor or medical incidents, capturing details accurately while reassuring them that their case is in good hands. Every document checked and timeline communicated builds confidence and prevents delays. This isn’t just customer service it’s structured process in action. You’ll open new files, verify policies, and flag gaps before assessments are booked. Accuracy now means fewer headaches later, and a tidy audit trail ensures nothing is lost between the client, adjusters, and partners. Keeping clients updated is as important as paperwork. Clear SMS or email templates and well-maintained diaries let you manage expectations and reduce follow-up calls. You’ll see firsthand how consistency and communication drive smooth settlements. On the backend, settlement packs, approvals, and subrogation tracking demand attention to detail. Logging complaints and spotting recurring trends lets the team continuously improve and ensures fairness across all claims. If you thrive when calm communication and precision go hand-in-hand, this role gives you both responsibility and impact. Each correctly processed claim is a chance to combine empathy with efficiency and watch clients leave satisfied. Key Responsibilities: - Open claim files; verify policy and documents; flag gaps. - Book assessments/medical reviews; follow-up reports. - Maintain claim diaries and client updates (SMS/email templates). - Prepare settlement packs; check approvals and limits. - Track recoveries/subrogation with panel partners. - Log complaints and resolutions; escalate trends. - Keep neat audit trails for each claim. Education & Experience: - Diploma Insurance/Business; 0–2 years. Skills: - Empathy, accuracy, numeric sense, and phone etiquette. KPIs: - Turnaround time, NPS, error rateand , first-time complete files. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 50,000–68,000. - SLA bonus: KES 2,000–4,000/quarter for meeting claim cycle targets. - Shift premium: +8% if assigned to late client hours (5–8 p.m.). Client estimates; final figures vary with medical/motor line exposure, throughput during a live case simulation, and availability for month-end pushes. Benefits: - Medical, training, phone. Growth Path: - Claims Assistant → Claims Officer → Senior Claims → Team Lead.
K sh 55,000 – 68,000 gross / month
Data Privacy Assistant (Entry)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Upper Hill (Elgon Rd / Hospital area) Overview: Privacy isn’t just a checkbox it’s the backbone of trust between an organization and the people whose data it holds. In this role, you’ll be the quiet guardian behind the scenes, logging requests, tracking consents, and making sure information moves only where it’s supposed to. Every entry, every acknowledgment, every register update is a statement that personal data is handled responsibly. You’ll support Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and retention tracking, ensuring deadlines are met and templates are followed without cutting corners. Accuracy and consistency are non-negotiable; one slip can ripple through operations. You’ll also help run privacy awareness sessions, keeping staff informed while reinforcing a culture of compliance. Templates, registers, and structured processes keep work efficient, but attention to nuance is equally critical. You’ll review forms and processes, flag unnecessary data collection, and suggest practical fixes building a framework that’s both lawful and user-friendly. Simulated breaches and DPIA checklists offer hands-on exposure to scenarios where the stakes are high. Drafting logs, noting lessons learned, and keeping audit-ready records gives you visibility into how privacy frameworks are tested and maintained at scale. If you thrive on discretion, organized systems, and the satisfaction of getting processes just right, this role will let you build real-world privacy skills. You’ll leave every day knowing that the organization and its stakeholders are safer because you were there. Key Responsibilities: - Log and route DSARs; track deadlines; send template acknowledgements. - Maintain consent/withdrawal registers and retention tags. - Review forms/processes for minimum data collection; suggest fixes. - Support privacy training: slides, attendance logs, FAQs. - Help run DPIA checklists for new initiatives. - Draft simple breach log entries during simulations; file lessons learned. - Keep records for audits and ODPC engagements. Education & Experience: - Diploma IT/Law/Records; 0–2 years; privacy training is a plus. Skills: - Discretion, organized documentation, clear writing, stakeholder patience. KPIs: - DSAR turnaround, register accuracy, training coverage, and audit comments. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 60,000–82,000. - Incident overtime: 2× when activated after hours (infrequent, pre-approved). - Certification top-up: KES 5,000 one-off upon passing an approved privacy short course. Client estimates; offers move higher for policy writing samples and DSAR tracker familiarity. Lower for freshers without records experience. Benefits: - Medical, training, data stipend. Growth Path: - Privacy Assistant → Privacy Analyst → Compliance Officer → DPO (with further study).
K sh 60,000 – 82,000 gross / month
Junior Risk & Internal Controls Assistant
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Two Rivers / Runda business park Overview: Every process has a story, and your job is to make sure it’s accurate. You’ll dig into petty cash, approvals, stock counts, and user access routines, looking for gaps before they turn into problems. Your findings are rooted in facts clear, concise, and respectful so management can act with confidence. This role is hands-on: you’ll execute test scripts, sample transactions, label evidence, and walk process owners through observations. You’ll track remediation steps closely, ensuring that issues are resolved and documented. Small, consistent checks here prevent bigger surprises later. Neat working papers and version control are more than housekeeping, they’re your professional signature. Every log, screenshot, and note becomes part of a reliable audit trail, showing that controls were tested properly and consistently. You’ll also contribute to quarterly risk register updates and key risk indicator tracking. Seeing how your daily checks tie into broader operational risk gives you an early understanding of internal audit methodology and enterprise-wide compliance thinking. If curiosity, precision, and concise writing are your strengths, this role will let you contribute from day one. Your work shapes the company’s risk landscape while building skills that accelerate a career in internal audit, controls, or operational assurance. Key Responsibilities: - Execute test scripts (petty cash, approvals, stock counts, user access). - Sample transactions; save evidence; label to audit standard. - Walk through processes with owners; document control gaps. - Draft clear findings with risk/impact and recommended actions. - Track remediation; chase owners; close items with proof. - Support quarterly risk register refresh and KRIs. - Maintain neat working papers; version control. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Accounting/Business; 0–2 years; CPA progress a plus. Skills: - Excel, objectivity, professional skepticism, concise writing. KPIs: - Test plan delivery, issue closure rate, evidence quality, stakeholder feedback. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 62,000–84,000. - Quarterly completion bonus: KES 3,000–6,000 tied to plan delivery and quality scores. - Travel stipend: KES 1,000–2,000 for site visits (as scheduled). Client estimates: higher offers for CPA progress and prior stocktake exposure. Pay may start mid-band pending performance in a mock test and clarity of written findings. Benefits: - Medical, training, phone. Growth Path: - Controls Assistant → Internal Audit Assistant → Analyst → Senior Analyst.
K sh 62,000 – 84,000 gross / month
Compliance & Records Assistant (Corporate)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Highridge (Eldama Ravine Rd) Overview: In a group where precision protects directors and the business alike, you’ll be the custodian of critical records. From statutory registers to board packs, your work ensures filings are timely, complete, and audit-ready. Month-end intensity is managed with checklists and templates, so structure is your friend and every signature is accounted for. You’ll coordinate annual returns, licenses, and KRA updates, tracking deadlines so the company always stays compliant. Handling board and committee materials requires care: accurate pack assembly, version control, and signed resolutions all land on your watch. Your diligence keeps leadership confident and informed. Confidentiality is baked into the role. Access permissions, document retention schedules, and notarizations all demand discretion and methodical work habits. Even small oversights can ripple through compliance, so attention to detail is key. The role blends calendar-driven routine with occasional bursts of high stakes, like heavy filing months. You’ll learn the cadence of statutory cycles, refine formatting standards, and build a reputation for reliability that senior management notices immediately. If you enjoy order, structure, and knowing that every index, pack, and resolution you touch keeps the business safe, this role offers a highly visible, impactful foundation. Early-career exposure here translates into mastery of compliance workflows and fast-tracked responsibility. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain statutory registers (members, directors, BO, charges). - Track annual returns; coordinate with agents; file within deadlines. - Prepare board/committee packs; ensure signed minutes/resolutions are archived. - Update KRA PIN and licensing files; calendar renewals. - Collate and notarize documents as instructed; arrange certifications. - Enforce document retention schedules and access permissions. - Maintain cap table snapshots and changes log. - Support simple policy acknowledgements tracking (CoC, AML, DPAs). Education & Experience: - Diploma in Business/Law/Records; 0–2 years. Skills: - Discretion, formatting, index discipline, stakeholder follow-ups. KPIs: - On-time filings, zero missing pages, audit readiness, and pack release accuracy. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 58,000–78,000. - Filing peak stipend: KES 1,000–2,000 during heavy returns months. - Confidentiality allowance: KES 800/month (conditional on signed NDA & training). Client estimates; offers move up for prior CoSec exposure, proven pack collation speed, and error-free trial on minute formatting. Lower end for fresh grads who require more supervision. Benefits: - Medical, training, tea. Growth Path: - Records Assistant → CoSec Assistant → Compliance Officer → Company Secretary (on further study).
K sh 58,000 – 78,000 gross / month
Legal Clerk & Filing Assistant (Law Firm) [Openings: 2]
Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Milimani Law Courts / Upper Hill legal belt Overview: Precision is everything in litigation, and you’ll be the quiet engine that keeps cases moving. From assembling court bundles to tracking statutory deadlines, your work ensures attorneys never miss a stamp, date, or filing window. Court mornings are early and brisk; afternoons are for methodical updates, cross-checking exhibits, and preparing for the next day. You’ll become fluent in the rhythm of the registry filing pleadings, securing receipts, and alerting fee earners to cause list changes. Senior clerks share tips that shave hours off repetitive tasks, and your attention to detail quickly builds trust with the team. Service of documents is another crucial layer. You’ll coordinate with process servers, obtain acknowledgements, and maintain both physical and digital proof of every step, so nothing slips through. Every page you handle, bind, and cross-check directly contributes to successful litigation outcomes. Professionalism matters as much as speed. Polite interactions with court staff, orderly files, and neat documentation set you apart and make each day run smoother. Your tickler systems and organized records become a silent backbone for attorneys, keeping deadlines on track without frantic reminders. By mastering bundles, filings, and cause lists efficiently, you’ll ensure the practice runs like clockwork. Your early-career diligence translates into visible impact: cases progress on schedule, clients stay satisfied, and your reliability earns fast trust and responsibility within the team. Key Responsibilities - Assemble court bundles: paginate, index, bind, and cross-check exhibits. - File pleadings at registries; secure correct stamps, receipts, and dates. - Prepare cause lists and hearing diaries; alert fee earners to changes. - Serve documents; obtain and record affidavits/acknowledgements of service. - Track limitation and statutory deadlines with tickler systems. - Maintain neat physical and digital files; name documents to convention. - Liaise with court staff and process servers professionally. - Run photocopy/scan jobs; certify copies as directed. - Prepare simple expense sheets for court runs. - Draft brief filing reports at day's end. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Law/Paralegal Studies; 0–1 year (internship counts). - Knowledge of court etiquette is an advantage. Skills: - Detail, time management, polite courtroom etiquette, document control. KPIs: - Zero missed dates, file completeness, service proof accuracy, and turnaround time. Compensation (Kenya): - Base: KES 52,000–70,000. - Court-run stipend: KES 300–500 per heavy filing day. - Urgent filing premium: +10% on approved last-minute filings (rare). Client-provided estimates. Final offers vary by speed/accuracy during a live pagination test, familiarity with Milimani registry, and ability to cover early-morning queues. Probation (3 months) typically starts mid-band, with revision after consistent on-time filings and zero rejections. Benefits: - Medical, transport allowance for court runs, training. Growth Path: - Clerk → Paralegal → Legal Assistant → Litigation Executive.
K sh 52,000 – 70,000 gross / month
Paralegal / Legal Assistant (Commercial & Litigation Support) [6 positions]
Openings: 6 positions Location: Nairobi – Ngumo Estate (Mbagathi Rd, near Golf Course) Overview: Jump into the legal fast lane as one of six Paralegals supporting a busy in-house team. You’ll be the linchpin that keeps filings, bundles, and calendars running smoothly, ensuring matters stay audit-ready and deadlines are never missed. This is where attention to detail meets real-world commercial and dispute practice. On any given day, you could be drafting letters, notices, or simple pleadings, compiling court bundles, or navigating eCitizen/BRS portals. You’ll also manage service of process, calendar reminders, and hearing logistics, making the legal machine hum like clockwork. Beyond the paperwork, you’ll maintain precedent libraries, proof documents, and track legal spend skills that build both discipline and insight. Think of this as a launchpad: every filing, every indexed page, and every correctly served notice sharpens your understanding of in-house law practice. In short, if you thrive on structure, love seeing your work create smooth workflows, and want a front-row view of both commercial and dispute law, this role puts you right at the heart of action. Key Responsibilities: - Draft simple pleadings, letters, notices, and minutes; proofread meticulously. - Compile bundles, indexes, and paginations; arrange commissioning. - File documents (BRS, court, registries) and track receipts/stamps. - Manage calendars, reminders, and hearing/meeting logistics. - Maintain precedent libraries and document naming rules. - Support legal spend tracking and vendor onboarding. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Law/Paralegal Studies or LL.B undergrad; 0–3 years experience. Skills & Tools: - MS Office/Google, eCitizen/BRS portals, filing discipline, and time management. KPIs: - Filing SLAs, zero-error bundles, diary accuracy, and precedent hygiene. Compensation (Kenya): KES 70,000–120,000 + overtime for urgent filings. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, phone/data, transport stipend for late filings, training/CPD. Growth Path: - Senior Paralegal → Legal Operations Specialist → Junior Counsel (on qualification). Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 70,000 – 120,000 gross / month
Policy & Government Relations Counsel
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Kitisuru (Getathuru Rd, near Kitisuru Springs) Overview: Think of this role as the intersection of law, policy, and strategy. As Policy & Government Relations Counsel, you’ll turn complex bills and regulations into clear, actionable positions that help a telecom/fintech hybrid navigate the regulatory maze without surprises. Your work ensures the business grows while staying squarely within the lines. Day-to-day, you’ll draft submissions, impact memos, and hearing briefs, translating technical realities into persuasive arguments. You’ll engage regulators, ministries, and industry bodies like KEPSA and KAM, building relationships that turn compliance into collaboration rather than confrontation. Beyond papers and memos, you’ll map stakeholders, track commitments, and advise on political and regulatory risk. Every insight you provide shapes how products and markets evolve, making you the company’s go-to for foresight in a fast-moving regulatory environment. In short, this role blends sharp legal acumen with strategic influence, giving you a seat at the table where policy meets business. If you love connecting the dots between law, industry, and growth, this is where you’ll make your mark. Key Responsibilities: - Monitor policy/bills; draft impact memos and position papers. - Coordinate consultations; deliver submissions and hearing briefs. - Engage regulators and associations; build coalitions where useful. - Map stakeholder interests; maintain contact logs and compliance. - Advise on political risk and compliance implications for product/market moves. - Track commitments and follow-through after engagements. Education & Experience: - LL.B + policy/public-affairs experience; 5–8 years in regulated sectors. Skills & Tools: - Legislative analysis, coalition-building, writing, stakeholder mapping. KPIs: - Favourable policy outcomes, meeting objectives, and risk mitigation adoption. Compensation (Kenya): KES 180,000–300,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, professional fees, travel. Growth Path: - Senior GR Counsel → Head of Public Policy → Director, External Affairs. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 180,000 – 300,000 gross / month
ESG & Regulatory Compliance Manager
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Loresho (Lower Kabete Rd, near Lion’s Eye Hospital) Overview: Ever dream of turning compliance into a strategic advantage? As ESG & Regulatory Compliance Manager, you’ll be the glue holding environmental permits, social safeguards, and governance disclosures together for a growing manufacturing and distribution group. Your mission: keep the company on the right side of the law while driving sustainable impact. On any given day, you might be renewing NEMA EIA/EA permits, auditing hazardous waste handling, or running supplier ESG due diligence. Precision matters; each closed corrective action and on-time renewal isn’t just paperwork; it’s a shield against risk and a step toward operational excellence. You’ll also lead the annual ESG report, translating raw data into a narrative that executives and investors can actually digest. From training sites on incident reporting to coordinating sustainability initiatives like energy or packaging optimization, your work ensures compliance is actionable, not just theoretical. Put simply, this role blends technical rigor with strategic influence. If you love detail, thrive on stakeholder engagement, and want to make ESG a lever for real growth, this is the role where your skills meet impact. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain compliance calendar (NEMA permits, county licenses, hazardous waste). - Run supplier ESG due diligence and corrective action plans. - Lead annual ESG report; align metrics to GRI/UNGC where applicable. - Train sites on incident reporting, community engagement, and grievance logs. - Coordinate audits; close CAPA and report progress to EXCO. - Support sustainability initiatives (energy, water, packaging). Education & Experience: - Environmental Science/LL.B/Business; 5–7 years ESG/compliance. - Experience with EIA/EA, audits, and reporting frameworks. Skills & Tools: - Policy design, auditor management, data collection, and BI dashboards. KPIs: - Permit compliance, audit findings closed, ESG scorecard targets, stakeholder feedback. Compensation (Kenya): KES 170,000–300,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, PPE/site allowances, training. Growth Path: - Senior ESG Manager → Head of Sustainability/Compliance → Director, Corporate Affairs. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 170,000 – 300,000 gross / month
ESG & Regulatory Compliance Manager
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Loresho (Lower Kabete Rd, near Lion’s Eye Hospital) Overview: Ready to turn compliance into a growth engine? As ESG & Regulatory Compliance Manager, you’ll be the linchpin connecting environmental permits, social safeguards, and governance disclosures for a manufacturing and distribution powerhouse. Your work ensures the business runs clean, safe, and above reproach no surprises from regulators or communities. Day-to-day, you’ll juggle NEMA EIA/EA renewals, hazardous waste controls, and supplier due diligence with precision. Think of it as auditing with impact: each closed CAPA, every permit renewed, and every site trained adds credibility and reduces risk, while aligning operations with ESG best practices. You’ll also spearhead annual ESG reporting, translating complex data into compelling, GRI-aligned narratives that executives and investors actually read. And yes, you’ll be the go-to for sustainability initiatives from energy efficiency to packaging solutions, making compliance feel less like a checklist and more like a lever for growth. In short, this role blends technical mastery with strategic influence. If you thrive on detail, love turning rules into actionable programs, and want your work to visibly improve the company’s footprint and reputation, this is your stage. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain compliance calendar (NEMA permits, county licenses, hazardous waste). - Run supplier ESG due diligence and corrective action plans. - Lead annual ESG report; align metrics to GRI/UNGC where applicable. - Train sites on incident reporting, community engagement, and grievance logs. - Coordinate audits; close CAPA and report progress to EXCO. - Support sustainability initiatives (energy, water, packaging). Education & Experience: - Environmental Science/LL.B/Business; 5–7 years ESG/compliance. - Experience with EIA/EA, audits, and reporting frameworks. Skills & Tools: - Policy design, auditor management, data collection, and BI dashboards. KPIs: - Permit compliance, audit findings closed, ESG scorecard targets, stakeholder feedback. Compensation (Kenya): KES 170,000–300,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, PPE/site allowances, training. Growth Path: - Senior ESG Manager → Head of Sustainability/Compliance → Director, Corporate Affairs. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 170,000 – 300,000 gross / month
Intellectual Property & Trademarks Counsel
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Runda (Ruaka Rd, Two Rivers vicinity) Overview: Your next challenge: become the guardian of a consumer brand empire. As IP Counsel, you’ll make sure trademarks, copyrights, and brand assets aren’t just on paper; they’re working hard as revenue drivers. From filings with KIPI to policing channels, you’ll keep the brand safe, compliant, and commercially potent. You’ll run watch services, act on infringements, and turn potential headaches into wins. Marketing and Sales will look to you for guidance on packaging, campaigns, and co-branding deals, while licensing agreements become another avenue for the business to monetize creativity. Precision matters; sloppy IP work isn’t an option. Expect a blend of courtroom-ready rigor and commercial savvy. Draft contracts, enforce rights, coordinate raids, and track KPIs that show your portfolio isn’t just protected, it’s profitable. Think of yourself as both shield and strategist. At the end of the day, this role puts you at the intersection of law, business, and brand storytelling. If you like seeing tangible impact from legal work, turning IP into a growth lever, and keeping one step ahead of copycats, this is where you shine. Key Responsibilities: - Manage trademark searches, filings, renewals, and oppositions with KIPI/ARIPO. - Run watch services; act on infringements and counterfeit matters. - Draft licensing, co-branding, and merchandising agreements. - Advise on packaging/brand usage, comparative claims, and influencer contracts. - Coordinate raids or enforcement actions with agencies and counsel. - Maintain IP portfolio dashboards and budgets. Education & Experience: - LL.B + Advocate; IP training/certifications; 4–6 years IP practice. Skills & Tools: - IP registries, evidence gathering, negotiation, and portfolio management. KPIs: - Filings/renewals on time, enforcement outcomes, licensing revenue, disputes avoided. Compensation (Kenya): KES 180,000–300,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, LSK/IP association fees, and training. Growth Path: - Senior IP Counsel → Head of IP → Legal & Commercial Lead. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 180,000 – 300,000 gross / month
Ethics & Investigations Officer (Whistleblowing & ABAC)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Eastleigh (General Waruinge St, business district) Overview: Our client is looking for an Ethics & Investigations Officer to receive and investigate whistleblowing reports (fraud, bribery, harassment) for a regional group. You’ll run intake, triage, evidence preservation, interviews, and fair outcomes consistent with Kenya’s Bribery Act (2016) and internal codes. Expect to liaise closely with HR, Security, and external counsel while maintaining strict confidentiality. Key Responsibilities: - Manage hotlines/intake; triage allegations and conflicts. - Preserve evidence (IT/legal holds); conduct interviews and fact-finding. - Draft investigation reports; recommend corrective actions & sanctions. - Track trends; propose controls and training content. - Coordinate with HR/Legal on disciplinary processes and whistleblower protection. - Report KPIs to Audit & Risk Committee. Education & Experience: - LL.B/Criminology/Audit; CFE preferred; 4–6 years investigations/ABAC. Skills & Tools: - Interviewing, documentation, forensics coordination, and ethics program design. KPIs: - Case closure time, substantiation rate, retaliation incidents, and repeat findings. Compensation (Kenya): KES 160,000–260,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, EAP, professional fees, training. Growth Path: - Senior Ethics Officer → Investigations Lead → Head of Ethics & Compliance. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 160,000 – 260,000 gross / month
Risk & Compliance Analyst – KYC Onboarding. [18 positions]
Openings: 18 positions Location: Nairobi – Roysambu (TRM Dr / Thika Rd) Overview: Eighteen seats are up for grabs for KYC Analysts at a fast-moving digital lender in Roysambu. You’ll be the first line of defense, verifying identities, checking documents, and making sure every customer plays by the rules. Speed matters, but precision is king. Think “efficient detective with a spreadsheet.” You’ll dig into IDs, CR12s, utility bills, and selfies, screening against PEP and sanctions lists. True hits get escalated with clarity; false positives get cleared with finesse. Accuracy isn’t optional; it’s your ticket to keeping both customers happy and audits stress-free. This isn’t just clicking “approve” all day. You’ll explain missing info to clients, record notes, and maintain trackers so clean that even auditors smile. It’s part investigator, part teacher, all about keeping the business compliant and agile. In short, if you like combining detective work with people skills, turning raw data into safe onboarding, and hitting targets without drama, this role gives you a front-row seat to the inner workings of a digital lender’s compliance engine. Key Responsibilities: - Perform KYC/CDD for individuals and entities; apply risk ratings. - Verify documents (IDs, CR12s, utility bills); conduct selfie/live checks. - Screen PEP/sanctions; clear false positives; escalate true hits. - Keep evidence files audit-ready; maintain tracker hygiene. - Hit daily productivity targets with error rates below threshold. - Educate customers on missing info; record call notes. Education & Experience: - Diploma/Degree in Business/Law/Criminology; 0–2 years (graduates welcome). Skills & Tools: - Attention to detail, AML tools, Excel/CRM, customer comms. KPIs: - Cases/day, QA pass %, false positive rate, TAT, audit findings. Compensation (Kenya): KES 60,000–100,000 + accuracy/throughput bonuses. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, shift allowance (where applicable), training. Growth Path: - Senior KYC → Investigator → Compliance Officer/Analyst → Compliance Manager. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 60,000 – 100,000 gross / month
Litigation & Dispute Resolution Advocate
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Milimani (Upper Hill/Milimani Courts area, Cathedral Rd) Overview: Our client is on the lookout for a Litigation Advocate to navigate commercial disputes across contracts, employment, and debt recovery for a group operating in all 47 counties. You’ll be the go-to for triaging matters, briefing external counsel, and keeping litigation on track without unnecessary drama. From pleadings to affidavits, you’ll ensure every file is airtight and every argument precise. ADR isn’t just an acronym here it’s a tool to save time, costs, and occasionally, egos. Your courtroom confidence and pragmatic settlement instincts are the edge that keeps the business protected. Think of this role as part strategist, part tactician. You’ll manage discovery, prep witnesses, track calendars and budgets, and maintain precedent libraries, basically, a legal Swiss Army knife that external counsel actually respects. In short, if you enjoy winning without making mountains out of molehills, turning complex disputes into clean resolutions, and keeping the EXCO briefed without the drama, this role hands you the courtroom keys and lets you drive. Key Responsibilities: - Assess claims/defences; manage pleadings, affidavits, bundles. - Brief/coordinate external counsel; align litigation strategy to business goals. - Manage discovery, witness prep, and legal holds. - Pursue ADR/mediation where feasible; draft settlement terms. - Track case calendars, budgets, and exposure; report to EXCO. - Maintain precedent libraries and playbooks. Education & Experience: - LL.B + Advocate; 4–7 years litigation (commercial focus). Skills & Tools: - Drafting, case management, evidence, negotiation, research tools. KPIs: - Matters resolved, cost vs budget, cycle time, adverse judgments avoided. Compensation (Kenya): KES 180,000–300,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, professional fees, CPD, 23–25 leave days. Growth Path: - Senior Advocate → Litigation Lead → Head of Legal. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 180,000 – 300,000 gross / month
Contract Manager (Procurement & Projects)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Lang’ata (Langata Rd, near Galleria) Overview: Our client is looking for a Contract Manager to bring order, foresight, and a bit of commercial flair to a national distributor’s CapEx and vendor ecosystem. You’ll be the steady hand turning complex contracts into tools that actually drive delivery, protecting the business without slowing it down. From EPC frameworks to service-level agreements, you’ll keep the fine print clean and the risk under control. You’ll shape playbooks, track obligations, and make sure every LD, warranty, and extension stays visible and fair. Think balance: protect margins, not egos. This isn’t a back-office paperwork role; it’s field-smart contract control. You’ll work with Finance and Ops to close gaps, manage claims, and keep projects on track, one amendment at a time. In short, if you love turning chaos into clarity and can quote LD clauses faster than most people reply to emails, this role gives you the stage to show it. Key Responsibilities: - Draft/standardize capex, EPC, and services contracts; maintain playbooks. - Run contract reviews, approvals, and change orders; track obligations. - Monitor KPIs/SLAs; enforce service credits and LDs fairly. - Coordinate claims, extensions, and close-outs with Finance & Ops. - Manage securities (performance bonds, parent guarantees, warranties). - Train PMs on contract administration & notices. Education & Experience: - LL.B/Quantity Surveying/Procurement + contract law experience; 4–6 years. Skills & Tools: - Contract admin, negotiation, claims management, CLM/trackers, Excel. KPIs: - Dispute incidence, change-order cycle time, LDs/service credit recovery, audit readiness. Compensation (Kenya): KES 160,000–260,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, phone/data, training. Growth Path: - Senior Contract Manager → Commercial Manager → Head of Projects/Contracts. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 160,000 – 260,000 gross / month
Company Secretary / Governance Officer
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Spring Valley (Peponi Rd, near Sarit Bypass) Overview: Our client is looking for a Company Secretary to be the backbone of governance for a multi-entity group in Nairobi. You’ll orchestrate board calendars, draft resolutions and minutes, and keep statutory filings on point. Think of it as making governance look effortless while keeping the regulators happy. On any given day, you’ll manage beneficial ownership registers, eCitizen/BRS filings, and shareholder communications. You’ll partner closely with the Legal team and CFO to ensure board packs are timely, accurate, and decision-ready. Beyond paperwork, you’ll guide directors on duties, conflicts, and inductions, audit governance practices across subsidiaries, and standardize templates so the entire group speaks the same governance language. In short, this role is a blend of precision, foresight, and quiet influence, ensuring boards run smoothly, statutory compliance is met, and the company’s governance reputation remains impeccable. Key Responsibilities: - Schedule board/committee meetings; compile packs; record accurate minutes. - Maintain statutory registers, BO records, and share certificates. - File returns, resolutions, and changes with BRS within deadlines. - Guide directors on duties, conflicts, and induction. - Coordinate AGMs/EGMs and shareholder communications. - Audit governance practices across subsidiaries; standardize templates. Education & Experience: - CPS(K)/ICSA + Bachelor’s degree; 4–6 years governance/company secretarial. Skills & Tools: - Board portals, BRS/eCitizen, minute-taking, policy drafting. KPIs: - On-time filings, quality of minutes, board satisfaction, and audit findings. Compensation (Kenya): KES 200,000–350,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, CPD, professional fees (ICPSK). Growth Path: - Senior CoSec → Group CoSec → Head of Governance/Legal. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 200,000 – 350,000 gross / month
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Kileleshwa (Siaya Rd, near Kasuku Centre) Overview: Our client is on the lookout for a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to own privacy across their Nairobi operations. From RoPA upkeep to vendor DPAs, you’ll make sure the business treats personal data not as a checkbox, but as a daily discipline. Think of it as turning legalese into practical, enforceable routines that everyone can follow. Day-to-day, you’ll run DPIAs, handle DSARs, and coordinate with ODPC, Security, Product, and HR. You’ll review cross-border transfers, embed privacy-by-design into workflows, and ensure that consent, retention, and deletion practices are airtight. Training, audits, and reporting will be your stage to shine. You’ll coach teams, track KPIs, and close compliance gaps before they escalate. It’s the perfect mix of advisory, enforcement, and influence across functions. In short, this role blends regulatory rigor with hands-on implementation, giving you real sway over how the organization treats data while keeping it agile and compliant. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain RoPA; oversee DPIAs and mitigation tracking. - Draft privacy notices, consent flows, retention & deletion schedules. - Handle DSARs, breach response, and ODPC liaison. - Review vendor DPAs, SCCs, and transfer mechanisms. - Train teams; audit compliance; report KPIs to EXCO. - Embed privacy-by-design in product and marketing workflows. Education & Experience: - LL.B/IT/InfoSec; CIPP/E or similar is a plus. - 4–6 years privacy/GRC with Kenyan DPA exposure. Skills & Tools: - Policy drafting, privacy tools, DSAR workflows, risk analysis, comms. KPIs: - DSAR SLA, DPIA completion rate, privacy incidents, and audit findings closed. Compensation (Kenya): KES 180,000–320,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, training, professional fees (privacy association). Growth Path: - Senior DPO → Head of Privacy/GRC → Chief Risk & Compliance Officer. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 180,000 – 320,000 gross / month
Data Protection Officer (DPO)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Kileleshwa (Siaya Rd, near Kasuku Centre) Overview: Our client is on the lookout for a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to own privacy across their Nairobi operations. From RoPA upkeep to vendor DPAs, you’ll make sure the business treats personal data not as a checkbox, but as a daily discipline. Think of it as turning legalese into practical, enforceable routines that everyone can follow. Day-to-day, you’ll run DPIAs, handle DSARs, and coordinate with ODPC, Security, Product, and HR. You’ll review cross-border transfers, embed privacy-by-design into workflows, and ensure that consent, retention, and deletion practices are airtight. Training, audits, and reporting will be your stage to shine. You’ll coach teams, track KPIs, and close compliance gaps before they escalate. It’s the perfect mix of advisory, enforcement, and influence across functions. In short, this role blends regulatory rigor with hands-on implementation, giving you real sway over how the organization treats data while keeping it agile and compliant. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain RoPA; oversee DPIAs and mitigation tracking. - Draft privacy notices, consent flows, retention & deletion schedules. - Handle DSARs, breach response, and ODPC liaison. - Review vendor DPAs, SCCs, and transfer mechanisms. - Train teams; audit compliance; report KPIs to EXCO. - Embed privacy-by-design in product and marketing workflows. Education & Experience: - LL.B/IT/InfoSec; CIPP/E or similar is a plus. - 4–6 years privacy/GRC with Kenyan DPA exposure. Skills & Tools: - Policy drafting, privacy tools, DSAR workflows, risk analysis, comms. KPIs: - DSAR SLA, DPIA completion rate, privacy incidents, and audit findings closed. Compensation (Kenya): KES 180,000–320,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, training, professional fees (privacy association). Growth Path: - Senior DPO → Head of Privacy/GRC → Chief Risk & Compliance Officer. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 180,000 – 320,000 gross / month
Regulatory Affairs Lead (Healthcare & Pharma)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Ridgeways (Kiambu Rd, Ridgeways Mall vicinity) Overview: Our client is on the hunt for a sharp Regulatory Affairs Lead to steer product registrations, variations, and post-market vigilance for a healthcare distributor handling devices, OTC, and select Rx products. You’ll be the bridge between science, law, and commercial teams, translating complex regulations into compliant labels, claims, and promotional guardrails that the business can actually use. Day-to-day, you’ll manage dossiers, renewals, and submissions with PPB, KEBS, and occasionally NEMA, keeping approvals timely and inspection-ready. If spotting regulatory gaps before they become headaches is your jam, this role puts you in the driver’s seat. You’ll also coach Sales and Marketing on compliant practices, train teams on SOPs, and coordinate audits or product recalls. Think of yourself as the compliance compass, ensuring every claim, label, and submission aligns with the law, while keeping the company agile. In short, this role blends technical rigor with practical, business-facing solutions, giving you both visibility and influence over regulatory strategy. Key Responsibilities: - Prepare dossiers; manage submissions/variations/renewals with PPB/KEBS. - Review labels, IFUs, and marketing claims for compliance. - Maintain vigilance system; investigate and report field safety issues. - Map regulatory changes; brief leadership; update SOPs. - Train Sales/Marketing on do’s & don’ts (samples, sponsorships, CME). - Coordinate audits and product recalls (mock and real). Education & Experience: - Pharmacy/Biomedical/LL.B + RA experience; 4–6 years in RA/QA/medical affairs. Skills & Tools: - Dossier prep, GMP/ISO 13485 basics, document control, stakeholder comms. KPIs: - Approval lead time, renewal timeliness, inspection outcomes, and recall readiness. Compensation (Kenya): KES 200,000–350,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, CPD, professional fees. Growth Path: - Senior RA Lead → Head of Regulatory & Quality → Medical/RA Director. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 200,000 – 350,000 gross / month
Compliance Manager – AML/CFT (Fintech)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – South C (Popo Rd, near Nairobi West Hospital) Overview: Our client is seeking a meticulous Compliance Manager to run the AML/CFT program for a licensed fintech. You’ll ensure policies and processes align with POCAMLA, CBK guidelines, and sanctions frameworks, all while keeping onboarding smooth and defensible. This isn’t just about ticking boxes; you’ll turn raw alerts into clear, auditable decisions and maintain the program’s integrity across monitoring, investigations, and STR/SAR filings. You’ll also own enterprise risk assessments, regulator liaison, and continuous improvement initiatives. Think of yourself as both guardian and enabler: safeguarding the business from financial crime while enabling rapid, compliant growth. You’ll chair committees, calibrate monitoring rules, and ensure that every policy, report, and review stands up to scrutiny. If you thrive on blending analytical rigor with practical, business-focused solutions, this role puts you at the heart of fintech compliance, shaping frameworks, training teams, and keeping the company on the right side of the law. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain AML/CFT policies, risk assessments, and customer risk ratings. - Calibrate KYC/CDD/EDD standards and sanctions screening. - Lead transaction monitoring, alert triage, investigations, and STR filings. - Conduct training, QA reviews, and independent testing coordination. - Prepare regulatory reports and manage onsite inspections. - Chair AML committee; drive remediation and model governance. Education & Experience: - LL.B/Finance/Criminology; ACAMS or equivalent preferred. - 5–7 years AML/CFT within banking/fintech or Big-4 advisory. Skills & Tools: - TM systems, sanctions lists, analytics/Excel, policy design, reporting. KPIs: - False-positive rate, time-to-decision, audit/inspection outcomes, training completion. Compensation (Kenya): KES 220,000–380,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, professional fees, and learning budget. Growth Path: - Senior Compliance Manager → Head of Compliance/MLRO → Chief Risk & Compliance Officer. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 220,000 – 380,000 gross / month
Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts (Tech & Services)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Hurlingham (Argwings Kodhek Rd, near Yaya) Overview: Our client is on the hunt for a sharp Commercial Counsel to steer revenue-critical deals for a fast-growing SaaS and managed-services business. You’ll draft, review, and negotiate contracts that balance risk and commercial opportunity. NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, and reseller agreements are your daily toolkit. Think of yourself as both gatekeeper and enabler: you protect the business across SLAs, IP, data privacy, and indemnities, while keeping sales cycles agile and deals moving. You’ll collaborate closely with Sales, Finance, and Security, turning legalese into practical, business-ready solutions. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, spotting risk before it becomes a problem, and can explain complex clauses without putting anyone to sleep. Your advice will be actionable, not academic; your drafts precise, clean, and built to win. If negotiating tough contracts, embedding compliance into everyday business, and seeing your legal frameworks in action excite you, this role is a perfect fit. You’ll be the trusted legal voice shaping deals, enabling growth, and keeping the company out of trouble all at the same time. Key Responsibilities: - Drafts/negotiates NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, DPAs, partner/reseller & licensing contracts. - Run contract playbooks, fallbacks, approval matrices, and redline hygiene. - Align commercials with Finance (pricing, tax, payment terms, caps). - Embed privacy/security clauses with DPO/CISO and respond to customer questionnaires. - Train sales on deal hygiene; improve templates based on post-mortems. - Maintain obligations tracker and renewal/termination calendars. Education & Experience: - LL.B + Advocate; 3–6 years PQE (firm or in-house) with strong commercial focus. Skills & Tools: - Redlining mastery, CLM/DocuSign, stakeholder comms, risk balancing. KPIs: - Cycle time to signature, deviation rate, renewals without dispute, and post-sign issue rate. Compensation (Kenya): KES 180,000–320,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, pension, phone/data, LSK fees, 23–25 leave days. Growth Path: - Senior Counsel → Lead Counsel (Commercial) → Deputy GC. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.
K sh 180,000 – 320,000 gross / month
General Counsel (Head of Legal)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Muthaiga (Limuru Rd, near Muthaiga Mini Market) Overview: Our client, a diversified Kenyan group spanning consumer, logistics, and digital services, is looking for a General Counsel to architect its legal backbone. This isn’t a maintenance role; it’s a build-and-lead mission. You’ll translate business strategy into airtight legal frameworks, shape policy that scales, and set the tone for governance across fast-moving subsidiaries. As first chair on complex negotiations and regulatory matters, you’ll blend technical depth with commercial instinct. One day it’s a cross-border distribution agreement, the next a data privacy dialogue with ODPC or an IP enforcement strategy. You’ll craft pragmatic playbooks that teams actually use, not legal wallpaper. Your remit includes litigation oversight, board and compliance advisory, and the design of systems that make prevention second nature. The board values clarity, brevity, and courage, counsel who can say “yes, if…” instead of just “no.” For a lawyer ready to shape impact at the group level, this is a stage with reach and visibility. The path runs General Counsel → Group GC/Chief Legal Officer → Board Advisor, with leadership that measures success by sound judgment, not paperwork volume. Key Responsibilities: -Lead legal strategy, budgeting, team build-out, and outside counsel panel. - Own enterprise contracting standards (MSAs, DPAs, procurement, distribution). - Oversee litigation & disputes (strategy, settlement levers, reserves). - Advise Board/EXCO on governance, director duties, and company secretarial liaison. - Manage regulatory relations (ODPC, CBK, CA, NEMA) and compliance calendars. - Protect IP; oversee trademark/brand enforcement and licensing deals. - Implement legal ops tooling (CLM, matter management, templates) and KPIs. Education & Experience: - LL.B + Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; 10–14 years PQE with 4+ in leadership (top firm or in-house). - Strong commercial contracts & regulatory exposure. Skills & Tools: - Negotiation, stakeholder influence, CLM tools, policy design, and board advisory. KPIs: - Contract cycle time, audit/inspection outcomes, litigation exposure trend, policy adoption. Compensation (Kenya): KES 400,000–700,000 + annual performance bonus (up to 20%) + LTIP subject to board approval. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical (in/outpatient), life & disability cover, pension (5–7%), professional subscriptions (LSK), training budget, 25–28 annual leave days. Growth Path (hierarchy/expected promotions): - General Counsel → Group General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer → C-Suite/Board Advisor. This is the ideal hierarchy inside the client’s company and thus the expected growth cycle for this position.
K sh 400,000 – 700,000 gross / month