Legal Counsel Job Thunes, Nairobi, Kenya

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Thunes is hiring a Legal Counsel for Africa, focusing on commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, payments law, and corporate governance. The role involves supporting the Legal & Compliance function in a fast-paced environment. Requires law qualification, fluency in English and French, and minimum 4 years post-qualification experience.

• Law qualification from a reputable institution; admitted as solicitor/lawyer ideally in Kenya, France or UK.
• Fluent spoken and written English and French.
• Minimum 4 years post-qualification legal experience.
• Will work from Kenyan office 4 days per week including Monday and Friday.
• Opportunity to support a world-class legal and regulatory infrastructure for sustainable business.

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Home » Jobs In Kenya » Legal Jobs In Kenya » Legal Counsel Job Thunes, Nairobi, Kenya Job Title: Legal Counsel Date Posted: 22/07/2026 Job Type: Full Time Job Level: Middle Employer: Thunes Industry: Legal Salary: Open Location: Nairobi Country: Kenya Deadline: 10/08/2026 Summary: Legal Jobs,Thunes Jobs. Looking for a legal job in Kenya? Thunes is hiring a Legal Counsel skilled in commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, payments law, risk management, and corporate governance. Context of the role As Legal Counsel – Africa, your focus will be supporting the Legal & Compliance function in building a world-class legal and regulatory infrastructure for sustainable business performance into the future. You will assist the Vice Presidents Legal, General Counsel and Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and the wider function in providing legal advice (primarily in English and French languages) to the business and central functions, advising on legal risks, providing legal advice and support with regard to all aspects of the group’s activities but, principally, contracting with the group’s network partners and customers in Africa for the group’s regulated payment services. You will be part of a team that ensures full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; including all obligations relating to payment data and payment processing services as well as acquiring and maintaining all relevant licences to perform our business activities globally (incl. payment institution licences, money remittance licences, among others). The successful candidate must be a highly motivated self-starter with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as a member of a team. Key Responsibilities The primary tasks, duties, and responsibilities are: Serve as integral member of Thunes’ Legal team and liaise between other departments, anticipating their requirements. Provide pragmatic but always legally sound guidance and maintain a culture of excellence to cross-functional stakeholders. Provide appropriate legal and contractual support for all business areas including commercial contracting, product development, payments, sales and marketing activities. Take responsibility for substantive legal issues as requested, including commercial, payments, privacy, product, intellectual property, regulatory, contentious and corporate. Work closely with the Legal & Compliance leadership in monitoring and responding to relevant statutory, regulatory and policy changes. Reinforce culture of compliance with all relevant rules and regulations, including formulation of and compliance with internal policies, rules and procedures and horizon scanning. Ensure the proper balance of internal and external legal resources and their effective allocation. Requirements Law qualification from a reputable institution; admitted as a solicitor/lawyer, ideally in Kenya, France or UK. Fluent spoken and written English and French. Demonstrable legal negotiation and drafting experience either from within a reputable law firm or similar in-house role. Minimum of 4 years of post-qualification legal experience. Broad legal experience including commercial, payments, product and intellectual property. Ability to “roll up your sleeves” and ensure effective operations; identify best practices in legal and apply to Thunes. Strong alignment with Thunes’ culture and values and be comfortable in changing corporate environments. Committed to building a world-class legal organisation that supports Thunes’ efforts to achieve its goals. Role location: Kenyan office based. Willingness to work from Thunes’ office in location 4 days per week (including Monday and Friday). Willingness to travel (not frequently) and work across different time zones. How to Apply Click here to apply Jobseekers Testimonials On Getting Jobs Through Us Since 2011, Kenyan professionals have trusted Corporate Staffing Services to help them secure employment with leading employers in Kenya and beyond. Read testimonials from candidates who have experienced our recruitment process firsthand and successfully gotten hired through our recruitment services. Read Their Job Search Experience With Us GET A JOB FASTER! Is Your CV Not Getting You Interviews? Get A FREE CV review and CV Upgrade, plus 3 months job search support from our recruitment team. Contact us today for free CV review. Do You Have An Upcoming Interview? We can help you prepare. Talk to our HR team for interview preparation & coaching . Browse Top Job Categories Accounting Jobs Administration Jobs Audit Jobs Banking Jobs Communication Jobs Credit Control Jobs Customer Service Jobs Director Jobs Driver Jobs Engineer Jobs Finance Jobs Graphic Designer Jobs Health & Safety Jobs Hotel Jobs Human Resource Jobs Information Technology Jobs Internships Jobs Journalism Jobs Legal Jobs Logistics Jobs Media Jobs NGO Jobs Procurement Jobs Public Relations Jobs Quality Control Jobs Quantity Surveyor Jobs Sales & Marketing Job