Legal Intern

JOB SUMMARY

To provide support to the Regulatory and Strategic Affairs Department through research, analysis and participation in legal, regulatory and governance activities, while gaining practical exposure to the telecommunications industry’s legal and compliance frameworks.Minimum Qualifications and SkillsRecent graduate with a Degree in Law from a recognised institution or a student at Kenya School of law, pending bar admissionDemonstrated interest in corporate law, telecommunications regulation or governanceStrong legal research, analytical and writing skillsGood organisational and administrative skillsProficiency in Microsoft 365 toolsExcellent communication skills (oral and written)Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environmentExperience and SkillsExperience in the telecommunications sector and technical legal drafting and assessment skillsOrganised, systematic and process-oriented with good administrative skillsA good working knowledge of Microsoft 365

RESPONSIBILITIES

Support onboarding and familiarisation with WIOCC’s legal, regulatory and corporate governance frameworksConduct legal research on corporate law, governance and telecommunications regulatory compliance in Kenya and other jurisdictionsAssist in preparing legal briefings, regulatory compliance reports and industry position papersSupport contract review and drafting under supervision, including identifying key clauses and potential risksAssist in analysing telecommunications licensing requirements and compliance obligationsParticipate in drafting or updating compliance and policy documents in line with industry best practicesContribute to stakeholder engagement preparations and industry advocacy initiativesCompile a final internship report and presentation summarising key learnings, insights and recommendations

REQUIRED SKILLS

Judicial processes and litigation, Legal counseling, Legal analysis, Compliance

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree