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Group Legal Officer at Reeds Africa Consult
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 8 days ago (28 Aug 2026) Deadline: 27 Sep 2026 Updated 3 days ago
Job Description
The Group Legal Officer will provide comprehensive legal advisory services, draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts, and ensure compliance with labour and regulatory requirements. The role also includes managing lease agreements, overseeing contract renewals, and acting as company secretary. Candidates must hold a law degree and possess significant post‑admission experience, particularly in corporate and commercial matters. Strong negotiation, drafting, and compliance skills are essential.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field
- • At least 5 years of post‑admission legal experience, including a minimum of 3 years in corporate or commercial law
- • Professional legal qualification (e.g., admission to the bar)
- • Proven experience in contract drafting, negotiation and management
- • Strong knowledge of labour legislation and regulatory compliance
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Draft, develop, review and prepare contracts such as service level agreements, maintenance contracts, project contracts, partnership agreements, employee contracts, service provider contracts, and ICT agreements
- • Manage contract administration, ensure compliance, and coordinate renewals
- • Draft, negotiate and register leases for new premises
- • Provide high‑quality legal advice on operational, regulatory and labour law matters
- • Advise on disciplinary procedures and emerging employer‑employee issues
- • Serve as company secretary and ensure corporate governance standards are met