# Legal Counsel NGO Job FIDA Nairobi, Kenya Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/legal-counsel-ngo-job-fida-nairobi-kenya Company: FIDA Nairobi, Kenya Category: Legal Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-08-06 Expires: 2026-09-20 ## Job Description Job Purpose - The Legal Counsel will provide high-quality legal representation, legal advice and legal aid services to women and girls, support strategic litigation and advocacy initiatives, strengthen alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, and contribute to FIDA- Kenya’s mission of promoting access to justice and gender equality. ### Key Responsibilities - Legal Representation and Legal Aid Provide legal advice and legal aid services to clients in accordance with FID Kenya’s mandate. - Represent clients before courts, tribunals and quasi-judicial bodies. - Prepare pleadings, affidavits, submissions, witness statements and other legal documents. - Conduct legal research and provide sound legal opinions. - Support strategic litigation aimed at advancing women’s rights and gender justice. Case Management - Manage an assigned litigation portfolio and ensure timely progression of cases. - Maintain accurate client records and case management information. - Monitor court schedules and the virtual justice system and ensure compliance with procedural timelines. - Prepare regular reports on case outcomes and emerging legal trends. - Demonstrated experience coordinating recruitment, performance management, employee relations, board coordination and office administration. - Experience using HR Information Systems (HRIS), Enterprise Resource Planning - (ERP) and Microsoft Office applications. ### CompetenciesThe ideal candidate should demonstrate - High standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality. - Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills. - Strong communication and report-writing skills. - Good planning, organizational and coordination skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. - Sound knowledge of Kenyan labour laws and HR best practices. - Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills. - Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning and service excellence. Alternative Dispute Resolution - Facilitate mediation, Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) and other appropriate dispute resolution processes. - Promote amicable settlement of disputes where appropriate. - Support community-based dispute resolution initiatives. - Community Legal Empowerment - Conduct legal awareness and civic education programmes. - Support community outreach activities, legal clinics and mobile legal aid initiatives. - Develop simplified legal information materials for public education. Advocacy and Policy - Contribute to legal and policy research. - Participate in advocacy initiatives aimed at promoting legal and policy reforms affecting women and girls. - Prepare briefing notes, legal analyses and policy submissions. - Partnerships and Organizational Support - Build collaborative relationships with the Judiciary, Office of the Director of Public - Prosecutions, National Police Service, County Governments, civil society organizations and other justice sector actors. - Represent FIDA Kenya in stakeholder forums as assigned. - Contribute to programme design, resource mobilisation, proposal development and donor reporting where required. - Undertake any other duties assigned in support of FIDA Kenya’s mandate. Qualifications - Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university. - Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. - Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practising certificate. - Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing. - Training in mediation or alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage. Experience - At least three (3) years of relevant post-admission experience. - Demonstrated experience in litigation and legal advisory services. - Experience in gender justice, human rights, family law, succession, children’s rights or public interest litigation will be an added advantage. - Experience working with civil society or development organizations is desirable. Competencies - The successful candidate should demonstrate: - Excellent legal drafting and analytical skills. - Strong litigation and courtroom advocacy skills. - Sound knowledge of Kenyan constitutional, civil and family law. - Excellent communication and negotiation skills. - Strong report writing and documentation skills. - Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines. - High ethical standards, professionalism and integrity. ### How to Apply Interested candidates who fully meet the above criteria should send an application letter and detailed CV to The Executive Director, FIDA Kenya, E-mail: recruitment@fidakenya.org by Wednesday 19 August 2026 COB. The application MUST include contacts of three referees, one of whom must be a former supervisor, expected salary, daytime contact, job title, and job reference number. Only Email applications will be considered, and only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Legal Counsel – Nairobi (2 positions) (REF: FIDA/NRB/AJ-LC/03/2026) ## Requirements Apply by email: recruitment@fidakenya.org ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.