# Legal & Compliance Officer Job Wafi Investment Nairobi, Kenya (80K)

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Company: Wafi Investment Nairobi, Kenya (80K)

Category: Banking & Financial Services

Location: Kenya

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-07-24

Expires: 2026-09-08

## Job Description

Reports To: Managing Director / Management,

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and commercially minded Legal & Compliance Officer to provide legal, contractual, and regulatory support across the company’s operations and projects. The ideal candidate will play a key role in protecting the company’s legal and commercial interests while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts, leases, NDAs, consultancy agreements, supplier agreements, and other legal documentation.

- Provide legal and commercial advisory support to management on corporate, contractual, employment, property, and regulatory matters.

- Identify legal and operational risks and recommend practical mitigation measures.

- Coordinate legal disputes, claims, litigation, debt recovery matters, and external legal counsel.

- Support land acquisition, property transactions, construction projects, and related legal due diligence processes.

- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal company requirements.

- Monitor renewal of licenses, permits, registrations, and regulatory approvals.

- Maintain proper legal records, contract registers, and compliance documentation.

- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the business and advise management accordingly.

- Represent the company in legal, contractual, and stakeholder engagements where necessary.

Qualifications & Experience

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

- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in legal, corporate, commercial, or compliance practice.

- Experience in real estate, construction, or property development will be an added advantage.

- Advocate qualifications with a valid practicing certificate is an added advantage.

- Strong understanding of corporate, commercial, contractual, and regulatory legal processes.

Key Competencies

- Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management abilities.

- Strong organizational and communication skills.

- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

- Commercial awareness with a business-oriented mindset.

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send their applications with the subject line “Legal Officer” to: HR@wafiinvestment.com

## Requirements

Apply by email: hr@wafiinvestment.com

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