Legal Counsel

Watu
Full-time Nairobi, Nairobi County Other-General
Posted:
March 02, 2026
Location:
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

Job Description

Position- Legal Counsel
Reporting to- Head of Legal
Department- Legal

Job Purpose

Legal Counsel is responsible for management of court cases, maintenance of the litigation database, assisting in case investigation & assessment and contract management on behalf of the company. The position ensures that the company's dispute resolution mechanisms are effective, that court cases are properly managed and that the company's contractual relationships are legally compliant in line with the country's legal and regulatory framework. The position shall also be an advisory one with the officer providing expert opinion and execution on all matters pertaining to litigation, contract management and risk

management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in managing all litigation matters within the company and its subsidiaries, including handling matters in person as required
  • Receive and process summons and pleadings filed against the compan...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Posted: March 02, 2026
Deadline: April 11, 2026