Legal Associate

Moringa’s Vision is a world in which anyone can create their future. In order to make that world a reality, we build talent and opportunities through transformative tech-based learning experiences. Our commitment to closing the skills gap in Africa’s job markets is evident in our market-aligned tech-focused programs for both students and corporations.

The Legal Associate will be responsible for ensuring company-wide legal compliance, managing contracts, supporting fundraising due diligence and serving as the organization's Data Protection Officer. The role operates across all business functions and requires someone who can work with minimal supervision while delivering high-quality legal counsel and documentation.

1. Maintain organization-wide legal compliance through continuous risk assessments of all Moringa operations.
2. Spot potential legal exposures and develop mitigation strategies to safeguard the institution.
3. Track legislative developments and regulatory shifts, providing management with actionable advice on necessary adjustments.
4. Evaluate and execute compliance frameworks as Moringa scales into new regional markets across Africa.
5. Draft, analyze, and negotiate diverse legal instruments, including commercial contracts, leases, and service level agreements.
6. Oversee contract lifecycles to ensure timely renewals and strict adherence to all contractual obligations.
7. Champion the protection of Moringa's rights and interests, particularly regarding intellectual property assets.
8. Collaborate with leadership to resolve legal challenges, offering pragmatic counsel and strategic business support.
9. Perform rigorous legal research and author expert opinions on matters critical to business success.
10. Coordinate litigation management in partnership with appointed external legal counsel.
11. Execute the duties of the Data Protection Officer in strict alignment with Kenya's Data Protection Act,
12. Architect and implement data protection policies and frameworks across the entire organization.
13. Execute data protection impact assessments and provide guidance on high-risk processing activities.
14. Serve as Moringa's lead liaison with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC).
15. Drive internal awareness and compliance through comprehensive staff training on privacy obligations.
16. Log all processing activities and manage data subject access requests with precision.
17. Manage assigned company secretarial duties, including the preparation of board documents and statutory filings.
18. Ensure meticulous legal record-keeping through the professional archiving of all agreements and documents.

1. Possess an LLB degree from a recognized institution.
2. Advocate of the High Court of Kenya holding a valid LSK practicing certificate.
3. 4+ years of post-admission experience, ideally within a corporate or in-house legal department.
4. Demonstrated history as a Data Protection Officer or in privacy compliance roles.
5. Experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and funding instruments.
6. Advantageous: Exposure to labor law, company secretarial duties, or regional African markets.
7. CPS qualification is highly regarded.