Legal officer
21 days ago
Full time role
Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE
Nairobi, Nairobi County, KE
Job Description
Join a high-impact legal team supporting sustainable investment across Africa and the Middle East
Are you a junior legal professional with strong transactional and compliance skills, and a passion for renewable energy? A leading international investment and asset management firm is seeking a Legal Officer to join its dynamic legal team in Nairobi.
Our client is a well-established player in the renewable energy and infrastructure investment space, managing capital on behalf of global institutional investors. The firm has an active presence across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, focusing on sustainable energy solutions that deliver both financial returns and long-term environmental and social benefits.
The Legal Officer will play a vital role in supporting cross-border transactions, compliance, and governance across multiple jurisdictions. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional looking to grow within a mission-driven, fast-paced organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Are you a junior legal professional with strong transactional and compliance skills, and a passion for renewable energy? A leading international investment and asset management firm is seeking a Legal Officer to join its dynamic legal team in Nairobi.
Our client is a well-established player in the renewable energy and infrastructure investment space, managing capital on behalf of global institutional investors. The firm has an active presence across Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, focusing on sustainable energy solutions that deliver both financial returns and long-term environmental and social benefits.
The Legal Officer will play a vital role in supporting cross-border transactions, compliance, and governance across multiple jurisdictions. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional looking to grow within a mission-driven, fast-paced organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare legal documents such as term sheets, NDAs, power purchase agreements, and other transaction-related paperwork.Â
- Coordinate legal due diligence by gathering and organizing necessary documentation.Â
- Monitor documentation requirements, manage execution processes, and maintain transaction records.Â
- Facilitate communication between internal teams and external legal advisors to ensure smooth coordination.Â
- Manage conditions precedent documents and maintain version control.Â
- Oversee compliance and legal documentation flow for potential investors.Â
- Update and maintain corporate records, including drafting board and shareholder resolutions.Â
- Assist with company incorporation processes and annual filings.Â
- Coordinate with service providers to maintain compliance and governance standards.Â
- Oversee compliance documentation, including KYC and investor reporting.Â
- Support compliance processes related to anti-bribery, AML, and tax regulations.Â
- Assist with investor onboarding and respond to legal and compliance documentation requests.Â
- Maintain standard templates for confidentiality agreements and other documents.Â
- Draft concise reports summarizing findings and suggested actions.Â
- Provide administrative support to the legal team, including scheduling and document management.Â
- Conduct legal research and offer support to cross-functional teams as required.Â
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