Job Title: Legal Officer
Date Posted: 06/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Employer: Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund
Industry: Legal
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 20/07/2026
Looking for a legal job in Kenya? AECF is hiring a legal officer to provide legal advisory services, support contract management, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role is based in Nairobi and legal counsel services in the commercial department is required.
The Role
- The objective of the
Legal Unit is to support AECF’s mission by providing strategic, efficient,
and innovative legal services.
- AECF is seeking to
recruit an exceptional individual to fill the position of Legal Officer
who will be responsible for providing legal support in the legal and
compliance function.
- This position will report
to the Head of Legal & Company Secretary and will be based in Nairobi,
Kenya.
Key
Responsibilities
- Provide legal advisory
services to AECF and its stakeholders, ensuring proper representation of
the organization in all legal matters.
- Leading in the drafting
and negotiation of agreements, both complex and simple, including loan
funding agreements, collateral documents, donor funding agreements,
downstream partner agreements, and other consulting and service provider
agreements.
- Supporting the portfolio
and investments teams in structuring and compiling contract documentation
to ensure completeness and accuracy, and drafting/reviewing information
memorandum and legal deal negotiation documents.
- Support in the
implementation and management of AECF’s country registrations and provide
legal advice in relation to country governance and operational documents.
- Continuously analyze
in-country and cross-border regulatory issues affecting AECF and
communicate effectively with internal key stakeholders and support in the
development of strategies and plans to mitigate any non-compliance arising
risks.
- Build the capacity of the
AECF team on legal matters.
- Organize start-up and
close-out workshops to enable Investees and project staff to understand
contractual obligations and donor compliance requirements.
- Undertake legal
assessments, interpretations, and advise project teams on compliance,
including regulatory and donor compliance, while providing them with
recommendations and representation on day-to-day operational matters.
Qualifications
- Possess a Bachelor of law
degree and a post-graduate diploma in law/legal practice certificate.
- Have a minimum of 5
years’ experience providing legal counsel services in the commercial
department of an internationally recognized cross-border legal firm
/international organization/financial institution.
- Have experience in
handling complex legal issues, experience in credit/investments, and legal
documentation.
- Have experience in making
risk-based decisions in a complex operating environment with multiple
competing demands.
- Have excellent
organizational and prioritizing skills with the ability to manage multiple
work demands while meeting tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate excellent
interpersonal skills, including a strong work ethic, impeccable integrity,
and judgment.
- Have the ability to work
independently while maintaining strong collaborative relationships with
colleagues.
- Possess excellent
analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately
with creativity.
- Have excellent contract
drafting and management skills.
How
to Apply
