Legal & Compliance Jobs
Health & Safety Trainee (Corporate)
Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Kangemi (Waiyaki Way service) Overview: Our client operates an office/warehouse mix where small hazards matter. You’ll assist inspections, deliver toolbox talks, and keep action logs current. The team values speaking up early and celebrating near-miss reports as learning. PPE, signage, and neat walkways are your everyday wins. If you care about people going home safe, H&S will feel meaningful. 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: Our client handles motor and medical claims with empathy and discipline. You’ll register new claims, verify documents, book assessments, and update clients through clear timelines. The role is part customer care, part paperwork perfection. You’ll see how solid documentation enables fair, fast settlements. If you communicate gently and keep files clean, you’ll progress quickly. 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: Our client collects personal data across branches and wants higher privacy maturity. You’ll log data requests, track consents, and help deliver awareness sessions. Templates and a register system keep work consistent; accuracy and discretion keep it lawful. Incidents are rare, but serious protocols guide response. If you value trust and tidy records, privacy work will suit you. 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: Our client is tightening everyday controls to reduce leaks and surprises. You’ll test simple procedures, document evidence, and follow up action plans with process owners. Findings are factual and respectful, data over drama. You’ll learn how small checks prevent big losses. If you can ask curious questions and write clearly, you’ll contribute from week one. 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: Our client manages a growing group structure with strict statutory obligations. You’ll maintain registers, track filings, and prepare board packs that keep directors informed and protected. The culture prizes confidentiality and clean version control. Month-end can be busy but predictable with calendars and templates. If you enjoy order, signatures, and neat indexes, this is your corner. 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: Our client is a litigation-focused practice that wins cases with disciplined procedure. You’ll prepare bundles, file at registries, manage cause lists, and track acknowledgments meticulously. Court mornings start early; afternoons are for tidy files and next-step planning. Senior clerks teach the shortcuts that save hours. If you’re punctual, respectful, and obsessed with getting stamps and dates right, you’ll be trusted fast. 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: Our client is looking for six Paralegals to support the Legal team with drafting, filing, diary management, and records control. You’ll prepare bundles, lodge documents with registries/courts, manage service of process, and keep matter files audit-ready. This is an excellent platform to learn both commercial and dispute practice in a busy in-house environment. 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: Our client is looking for a Policy & Government Relations Counsel to shape the public-policy environment for a telecom/fintech hybrid. You’ll analyze bills and regulations, draft submissions, and build constructive relationships with ministries, regulators, and industry bodies (e.g., KEPSA, KAM). The role converts technical realities into persuasive, lawful positions that support growth without regulatory surprises. 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: Our client is looking for an ESG & Regulatory Compliance Manager to knit together environmental permits, social safeguards, and governance disclosures for a manufacturing and distribution group. You’ll coordinate NEMA EIA/EA renewals, waste/packaging compliance, supplier due diligence, and annual ESG reporting (GRI-aligned). The goal: reduce risk and unlock sustainable growth with credible data. 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: Our client is looking for an ESG & Regulatory Compliance Manager to knit together environmental permits, social safeguards, and governance disclosures for a manufacturing and distribution group. You’ll coordinate NEMA EIA/EA renewals, waste/packaging compliance, supplier due diligence, and annual ESG reporting (GRI-aligned). The goal: reduce risk and unlock sustainable growth with credible data. 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: Our client is looking for an IP Counsel to secure, defend, and commercialize a consumer brand portfolio. You’ll handle filings with KIPI, oppositions, assignments, and watch services, while partnering with Marketing on brand use and with Sales on channel policing. The role also supports licensing and co-branding agreements, ensuring IP is a revenue asset, not just a cost centre. 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: Our client is looking for eighteen KYC Analysts to onboard retail/SME customers for a digital lender. You’ll verify identities, review documents, screen against sanctions/PEP lists, and escalate red flags with clear notes. The ideal candidates combine speed with accuracy and know how to explain requirements to customers respectfully. 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 looking for a Litigation Advocate to manage a portfolio of commercial disputes (contracts, employment, debt recovery) for a group with operations in all 47 counties. You’ll triage matters, instruct external counsel, draft pleadings/affidavits, and push for ADR where it saves time and money. The role demands courtroom confidence, airtight files, and pragmatic settlement instincts. 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 control risk across CapEx and major vendor agreements for a national distributor. You’ll standardize contract structures, manage change orders, and enforce service credits/LDs without poisoning relationships. Expect a practical remit: contracting hygiene, obligations tracking, and commercial clarity that improves delivery outcomes. 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 qualified Company Secretary to strengthen governance for a multi-entity group. You’ll plan board calendars, draft minutes and resolutions, manage beneficial ownership registers, and keep filings current on eCitizen/BRS. The role partners with the Legal team and CFO to ensure boards get timely, decision-ready packs and that statutory records satisfy any inspection. 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 looking for a DPO to design, monitor, and enforce privacy practices under Kenya’s Data Protection Act (2019) and ODPC regulations. You’ll maintain the RoPA, run DPIAs, handle DSARs, and ensure vendor clauses and cross-border transfers are lawful. The role partners with Security, Product, and HR to turn privacy into a daily discipline, not just a policy on the shelf. 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 looking for a DPO to design, monitor, and enforce privacy practices under Kenya’s Data Protection Act (2019) and ODPC regulations. You’ll maintain the RoPA, run DPIAs, handle DSARs, and ensure vendor clauses and cross-border transfers are lawful. The role partners with Security, Product, and HR to turn privacy into a daily discipline, not just a policy on the shelf. 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 looking for a Regulatory Affairs Lead to own product registrations, variations, and post-market vigilance for a healthcare distributor (devices, OTC, and select Rx). You’ll interface with PPB, KEBS, and, where applicable, NEMA on packaging/waste, keeping dossiers impeccable and renewals on calendar. The role translates science and law into compliant labels, claims, and promotional guardrails that sales teams can live with. 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 looking for a Compliance Manager to design and run an AML/CFT program for a licensed fintech. You’ll align policies to POCAMLA regulations, CBK guidelines, and sanctions regimes, while keeping onboarding fast and defensible. The role owns monitoring rules, STR/SAR filings, periodic enterprise risk assessments, and regulator liaison, converting raw alerts into clear, auditable decisions. 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 looking for a Commercial Counsel to draft, review, and negotiate revenue-critical agreements for a SaaS and managed-services portfolio. The role protects the business across SLAs, data protection, IP ownership, and indemnities while enabling agile sales cycles. You’ll partner daily with Sales, Finance, and Security to structure deals that are both compliant and winnable. Expect a steady mix of NDAs, SOWs, reseller agreements, and complex enterprise contracts. 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 is looking for a strategic General Counsel to build and lead the legal function for a diversified Kenyan group (consumer, logistics, and digital services). The GC will convert business objectives into legally robust strategies, overseeing commercial contracting, compliance frameworks, litigation risk, and board governance. You’ll be first chair on high-value negotiations, guide regulatory relationships, and create practical playbooks that the business actually adopts. The culture values crisp advice, clean documentation, and a bias for prevention over firefighting. 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
Compliance Officer
Monitor regulations, internal controls, and audits.
K sh 80,000 – 130,000 gross / month