Organizations operating in today’s dynamic regulatory and business environment require strong legal governance, effective claims management, and forward-looking sustainability strategies to remain competitive and compliant. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies and stakeholder expectations evolve, the demand for skilled professionals in legal advisory, litigation management, environmental, social and governance (ESG) integration, and sustainability oversight continues to grow.
A leading organization based in Nairobi, Kenya is currently seeking to recruit experienced and high-performing professionals to fill the following positions:
Assistant Legal Claims Officer
Legal Manager
Senior Legal Associate
ESG & Sustainability Specialist
All positions are based in Nairobi, Kenya. These roles offer an opportunity to contribute to a structured, compliance-driven, and strategically aligned organization committed to operational excellence, regulatory integrity, and sustainable business practices.
This recruitment announcement is tailored for professionals seeking career growth within legal services, corporate governance, risk management, and sustainability advisory functions in Kenya.
Assistant Legal Claims Officer
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posting Date: 20-02-2026
Role Overview
The Assistant Legal Claims Officer supports the legal and claims function by managing insurance and liability claims, coordinating documentation, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, and facilitating efficient resolution of claims matters. The role operates within a structured legal framework and contributes to minimizing financial and reputational risk arising from claims exposure.
This position is suitable for a professional with experience in claims handling, legal documentation, dispute coordination, and regulatory compliance in a corporate or insurance-related environment.
Key Responsibilities
Claims Management and Administration
The Assistant Legal Claims Officer is responsible for receiving, reviewing, and processing claims in line with established procedures and service level standards. This includes verifying completeness of documentation, assessing claim details against policy or contractual terms, and ensuring all required evidence is properly filed.
The role involves maintaining accurate records of all claims, tracking timelines, and monitoring progress from notification to settlement or closure. The officer ensures that claim files are updated regularly and that documentation is securely maintained in compliance with data protection standards.
Legal Documentation and Correspondence
The position supports preparation of legal correspondence related to claims, including demand letters, settlement communication, disclaimers, and advisory notes. The Assistant Legal Claims Officer ensures that documentation is consistent with internal policies and aligned with applicable legal frameworks.
The officer also assists in drafting reports on claims trends, exposure levels, and litigation risk for internal stakeholders.
Stakeholder Coordination
The role involves liaising with claimants, insurers, external advocates, internal departments, and regulatory bodies to facilitate timely processing and resolution of claims. The Assistant Legal Claims Officer coordinates information flow between stakeholders and ensures that all communications are properly documented.
Risk Mitigation and Compliance
The officer supports identification of recurring claims issues and contributes to recommendations aimed at reducing exposure. This includes analyzing root causes of claims and proposing preventive measures.
The role ensures compliance with applicable insurance regulations, contractual obligations, and internal governance standards.
Reporting and Monitoring
The Assistant Legal Claims Officer prepares periodic reports on claims status, settlement values, outstanding liabilities, and performance indicators. The position supports audits by providing required documentation and responding to information requests.
Legal Manager
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posting Date: 18-02-2026
Role Overview
The Legal Manager provides strategic and operational leadership of the legal function. The role oversees legal advisory services, litigation management, contract governance, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation across the organization.
This is a senior-level position responsible for safeguarding the organization’s legal interests while enabling business growth within regulatory and governance frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Advisory and Corporate Governance
The Legal Manager provides high-level legal advice to executive leadership and departmental heads on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and compliance matters. The role ensures that business operations align with applicable legal requirements and industry standards.
The Legal Manager reviews corporate governance structures and ensures that policies and procedures are consistent with statutory obligations and best practice principles.
Contract Management and Negotiation
The position oversees drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other binding instruments. The Legal Manager ensures that contractual terms adequately protect organizational interests while facilitating operational objectives.
The role establishes standardized contract templates and approval workflows to enhance efficiency and risk control.
Litigation and Dispute Management
The Legal Manager supervises litigation processes, manages relationships with external counsel, and develops strategies for dispute resolution. The role ensures effective representation of the organization in legal proceedings and regulatory investigations.
The position monitors legal risks arising from disputes and provides guidance on settlement decisions where appropriate.
Regulatory Compliance and Risk Oversight
The Legal Manager ensures ongoing compliance with statutory requirements, regulatory guidelines, and sector-specific standards. The role monitors regulatory developments and advises leadership on implications for operations.
The position collaborates with risk and compliance teams to identify emerging legal risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Policy Development and Training
The Legal Manager leads development and review of internal policies to ensure legal soundness. The role may support training initiatives to enhance legal awareness across departments.
Senior Legal Associate
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posting Date: 18-02-2026
Role Overview
The Senior Legal Associate provides advanced legal support in contract drafting, advisory services, compliance analysis, and dispute resolution. The role acts as a key contributor within the legal team and supports strategic initiatives requiring detailed legal input.
This position requires a strong understanding of corporate and commercial law within the Kenyan regulatory context.
Key Responsibilities
Legal Research and Advisory
The Senior Legal Associate conducts in-depth legal research and provides written and verbal opinions on regulatory, contractual, and operational issues. The role supports senior leadership in interpreting statutory provisions and regulatory obligations.
Contract Drafting and Review
The position is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and revising contracts, service agreements, vendor agreements, and other legal documents. The Senior Legal Associate ensures accuracy, clarity, and enforceability of contractual instruments.
Compliance Support
The role assists in monitoring compliance with legal requirements and internal standards. This includes reviewing business processes for alignment with legal frameworks and identifying areas requiring corrective action.
Litigation Support
The Senior Legal Associate supports preparation of pleadings, witness statements, and case documentation. The role liaises with external counsel and ensures timely submission of required materials.
Risk Assessment
The position analyzes legal risks associated with business initiatives and provides recommendations to mitigate exposure.
ESG & Sustainability Specialist
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posting Date: 16-02-2026
Role Overview
The ESG & Sustainability Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental, social, and governance strategies aligned with corporate objectives and stakeholder expectations. The role integrates sustainability principles into business operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and strengthening the organization’s long-term value proposition.
This role supports responsible corporate conduct and positions the organization in line with global sustainability standards and emerging ESG frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
ESG Strategy Development
The ESG & Sustainability Specialist leads formulation of ESG policies and frameworks. The role aligns sustainability objectives with corporate strategy and operational plans.
The position supports development of measurable targets, key performance indicators, and reporting mechanisms related to environmental and social performance.
Regulatory and Reporting Compliance
The role ensures compliance with sustainability-related regulations and industry guidelines. The ESG & Sustainability Specialist coordinates preparation of ESG disclosures, sustainability reports, and stakeholder communication materials.
The position ensures accuracy and transparency in reporting environmental and social impact data.
Environmental and Social Risk Assessment
The ESG & Sustainability Specialist evaluates environmental and social risks associated with operations and investment decisions. The role recommends mitigation strategies and supports implementation of sustainability initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement
The role facilitates engagement with internal and external stakeholders on ESG matters. This includes collaboration with management, employees, regulators, investors, and community representatives.
Performance Monitoring
The ESG & Sustainability Specialist tracks sustainability metrics, analyzes trends, and prepares reports for leadership review. The role ensures continuous improvement of ESG performance.
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications through the official recruitment portal as indicated under each position.
