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Vacancy id VAC-32142
Job title VAC-32142 Legal Specialist
Location Nairobi
Apply by 23-Jul-2025
Start date 01-Sep-2025
Duration
Number of vacancies 1
Qualification Bachelor degree or equivalent in law (Company Law focus preferred). (essential).
Certification in Solicitor/Bar (or equivalent) (desirable).
Sector experience Minimum of 3-5 year/s of demonstrable relevant experience in years in corporate / commercial law, preferably with a multinational organization (essential).
Geographical experience Minimum of 3-5 year/s of experience in a complex or conflict afflicted environment (desirable).
Languages Fluent in English (essential).
 Working level in Arabic (desirable).

Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.
Overview of position

Role Purpose

  • The Legal Specialist will provide critical support in ensuring legal compliance, managing contracts, and mitigating risks across CTG’s multinational operations. This role demands a detail-oriented professional with expertise in corporate law, contract negotiation, and regulatory frameworks, particularly in high-risk jurisdictions. This role will be on a part-time basis, the exact schedule to be agreed upon at a later date.

  • The Legal Specialist will provide critical support to the Senior Legal Counsel in ensuring legal compliance, managing contracts, and mitigating risks across CTG’s multinational operations.
Role objectives

Key Responsibilities

1. Legal Compliance & Research

  • Conduct legal research on employment, corporate, and data protection laws in all operational countries.

  • Monitor and ensure compliance with local and international regulations, maintaining a centralised tracking system.

  • Support entity registrations and legal setups in new jurisdictions.

2. Contract Drafting & Negotiation

  • Draft, review, and finalise commercial agreements (NDAs, service contracts, MoUs, employment agreements, etc.).

  • Assist in client contract negotiations, identifying risks and advising senior leadership.

  • Review RFPs and tender documents for legal exposure.

3. Corporate Governance & Risk Management

  • Support with matters relating to intellectual property, data privacy, and supplier due diligence.

  • Ensure timely renewal of leases, vendor contracts, and compliance filings.

  • Support dispute resolution and liaise with external counsel where required.

4. Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Work closely with Finance, HR, and Operations teams on legal matters.

  • Maintain organised document management systems for legal records.
Project reporting

This role reports to the Senior Legal Counsel
Key competencies

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in law (Company Law focus preferred).

  • Solicitor/Bar certification (or equivalent) is a plus.

 

Professional Experience

  • 3-5 years in corporate/commercial law, preferably with a multinational organization.

  • Experience in fragile or conflict-affected states (advantage).

 

Languages

  • Fluent English (mandatory).

  • Arabic (asset).

The ideal candidate will:

  • Work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

  • Demonstrate strong analytical and research skills.

  • Uphold confidentiality and discretion.

  • Be proficient in MS Office and legal document systems.
Team management

Not Applicable
Further information

Why Join CTG?

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact global projects.

  • Potential for career growth (full-time conversion).

  • Collaborative, mission-driven environment.

Please note that this is a part time role, with the possibility of a full time role in the future. 
Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.