CTG supports and manages humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries worldwide, offering a holistic fabric of project management and implementation. We are seeking a Legal Specialist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The successful candidate will provide legal and administrative support across CTG's international operations, focusing on research, contract drafting, and regulatory compliance within a corporate and commercial context.
Role Objectives
Legal Compliance & Research
Conduct legal research on employment, corporate, and data protection laws in CTG’s countries of operation.
Support compliance monitoring with local and international regulations, maintaining a centralized tracking overview.
Assist with entity registrations and legal setups in new jurisdictions under the guidance of the Senior Legal Counsel.
Contract Support
Draft, review, and update standard commercial and employment-related agreements (e.g., NDAs, service contracts, MoUs) using established templates.
Identify risks and issues for escalation to the Senior Legal Counsel during contract review processes.
Assist with the legal review of Request for Proposals (RFPs), Request for Quotations (RFQs), and other tender documents.
Corporate Governance & Risk Support
Support administrative aspects of intellectual property and data privacy matters.
Track and draft renewals of leases, vendor contracts, and compliance filings to ensure deadlines are met.
Assist with dispute-related documentation and coordination with external counsel as required.
Manage legal entity renewals and coordinate with stakeholders to keep CTG’s global entities in good standing.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with Finance, HR, and Operations teams to support day-to-day legal needs.
Respond to internal legal queries within defined scope and escalate complex matters as appropriate.
Administrative & Documentation Support
Support the completion of required administrative processes in Dubai, including attestations and related formalities.
Maintain and regularly update trackers related to legal activities and compliance.
Ensure the central SharePoint is populated with all legal documents using proper naming conventions in line with the CTG legal framework.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Law (Company or Commercial Law focus preferred).
3–4 years of relevant legal experience in a corporate or commercial law setting.
Experience supporting multinational or international organizations is desirable.
Exposure to fragile or conflict-affected contexts is an asset but not essential.
Solicitor/Bar certification (or equivalent) is an advantage but not required.
Fluent English is mandatory; Arabic and/or French skills are considered an asset.
Must have the right to work in Kenya.
Key Competencies
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Solid legal research and drafting capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Practical, solution-oriented mindset.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Further Information
This role reports to the Senior Legal Counsel.
This role has no team management responsibilities.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the CTG Global application portal.