LEGAL & POLICY EXPERT

JOB TITLE:LEGAL & POLICY EXPERT

NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME

INDUSTRY:INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

SALARY:LUCRATIVE

JOB LOCATION:NAIROBI

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Legal Analysis & Advisory

• Interpret and provide expert legal advice on existing and emerging laws and regulations relevant to trade, ICT, and digital economy.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents including contracts, MOUs, policy papers, and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure institutional compliance with applicable Kenyan laws, policies, and regulations.

Policy Development &  Advocacy

• Conduct comprehensive legal and policy research to inform the development of robust trade and ICT policy positions.
• Draft and critique policy proposals, white papers, and regulatory frameworks in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in policy dialogues, stakeholder engagements, regulatory forums, and public consultations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with government agencies, regulatory bodies (e.g., CAK, KEBS, KRA), and private sector actors to influence legal and policy outcomes.
• Foster relationships with legal associations, trade bodies, ICT regulatory forums, and think tanks to monitor policy developments and emerging trends.

Risk Assessment & Compliance

• Identify legal and regulatory risks and propose mitigative actions.
• Monitor and report on legislative developments affecting trade, digital innovation, e- commerce, data protection, and related areas.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Law, Public Policy, Public Administration, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in legal and policy analysis, preferably in the trade or ICT sectors
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya (preferred but not mandatory if strong policy experience is demonstrated)
• Demonstrated experience engaging with Kenyan legislative, regulatory, and judicial systems
• Proven ability to influence and shape public policy processes at national or regional level