• Position: Legal Associate
• Reporting to: Legal & Compliance Officer
• Location: Nairobi, Kenya
• Role type: Full Time

About SunCulture:

Founded in 2012, SunCulture’s Vision is to build a world where people take control of their environment in rewarding and sustainable ways. SunCulture does this by developing and commercializing life changing technology that solves the biggest daily challenges for the world’s 570 million smallholder farming households. We are the largest distributor of solar water pumps / solar irrigation for smallholder farmers in Africa and were selected by Fast Company as one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2021. Here is a good explainer video recently made by CNBC. Over the last 5 years the company has grown significantly and now employs 400+ people around the world.

About the role:

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role, providing crucial support in various facets of the organization’s legal framework. Responsibilities will include overseeing litigation matters, guiding contract negotiations, and actively participating in compliance activities. With a focus on upholding legal integrity, the candidate will play a key role in ensuring alignment with the organization’s objectives, providing essential legal support for the successful execution of strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in representing the organization in legal proceedings, hearings, and negotiations, providing valuable support throughout the process.

• Collaborate proactively with external legal counsel as needed, taking a supportive role in managing relationships with external law firms to ensure effective communication and cooperation.

• Conduct legal research under the guidance of the Legal and Compliance Officer, contributing to litigation strategies and offering well-informed legal opinions that complement the overall legal framework.

• Play a supportive role in the development and maintenance of a comprehensive database of legal precedents and case law, focusing on relevance to the organization’s activities for strategic reference.

• Support the maintenance of a centralized repository for contracts, actively tracking key milestones and renewals to facilitate timely actions and ensure compliance.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to assist in the development and implementation of compliance policies and procedures, working under the guidance of the Legal and Compliance Officer to integrate legal considerations seamlessly into organizational practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized institution.

• Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate from the Law Society of Kenya.

• Six (6) months – 1 year of post-admission experience, preferably in a legal practice, corporate legal department, or relevant field.

• Proficient in drafting legal documents, opinions, and correspondence.

• Experience in supporting litigation matters, including case preparation and court appearances.

• Understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks applicable to the industry.

Interested?

Please apply online via this job portal. We respond to all candidates; however, only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed.

Please Note

SunCulture is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.