Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya




Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya; AECF is a leading African‑based development organization that leverages the power of the private sector to address systemic issues of rural poverty and employment across the continent. We find and fund innovative, game‑changing commercial businesses in the agribusiness and renewable energy sectors that transform the lives of low‑income households. By catalyzing funding, we help companies surface and commercialize new ideas, business models, and technologies that increase agricultural productivity, expand energy access, and alleviate poverty, particularly where these efforts impact women and young people.

Since 2008, we have deployed over US$290 million, leveraged $916 million in additional capital, provided funding to 698 businesses in 27 countries – impacting 36 million people.

The objective of the Legal Unit is to support AECF’s mission by providing strategic, efficient, and innovative legal services.

AECF is seeking to recruit a Legal Officer

  • Provide legal advisory services to AECF and its stakeholders, ensuring proper representation in all legal matters.

  • Lead drafting and negotiation of agreements, including loan funding agreements, collateral documents, donor funding agreements, downstream partner agreements, and consulting/service provider agreements.

  • Support portfolio and investment teams in structuring and compiling contract documentation; draft/review information memoranda and legal deal negotiation documents.

  • Support implementation and management of AECF’s country registrations; provide legal advice on governance and operational documents.

  • Analyze in‑country and cross‑border regulatory issues affecting AECF; communicate with stakeholders and support development of mitigation strategies.

  • Build capacity of AECF staff on legal matters.

  • Organize start‑up and close‑out workshops to
    enable Investees and project staff to understand contractual obligations and donor compliance requirements.

  • Undertake legal assessments and advise project teams on compliance, including regulatory and donor compliance.

    Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Law degree and post‑graduate diploma in law/legal practice certificate.

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience providing legal counsel in the commercial department of an international legal firm, organization, or financial institution.

  • Experience handling complex legal issues, credit/investments, and legal documentation.

  • Ability to make risk‑based decisions in complex environments with multiple demands.

  • Excellent organizational and prioritizing skills; ability to manage multiple work demands under tight deadlines.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, integrity, and judgment.

  • Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative relationships.

  • Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and creativity.

  • Strong contract drafting and management skills.

    How to apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

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