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Telkom Kenya Limited Nairobi Full Time Posted 2026-08-22
CountyNairobiCityNairobiContractFull TimePosted2026-08-22Close dateNot specifiedExperience3 yearsSourceBrighterMonday Kenya
Business Unit LegalLegal CounselNairobiFull TimeMid LevelIT & TelecomsContract ReviewLitigation ManagementAdvocate of the High CourtTelkom Kenyano_experiencesem_experiencia
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Telkom Kenya Limited is hiring a Business Unit Legal professional in Nairobi to provide legal support, review commercial contracts, manage litigation matters, and advise the business on legal compliance. The role requires an LLB degree, a Kenya School of Law diploma, admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, and at least 3 years of legal practice experience in a busy law firm or large corporate.

  • Mid-level legal role within Telkom Kenya's Legal Services division
  • Requires LLB, Kenya School of Law diploma, and Advocate of the High Court status
  • Minimum 3 years legal practice in a busy law firm or large corporate
  • Focus on telecommunications and mobile financial services law
  • Applicants must submit an updated CV with telephone contacts and three referees

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Business Unit Legal

Telkom Kenya Limited

Legal Services

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Nairobi

Full Time

IT & Telecoms

Confidential

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Job summary

Telkom is a technology company that provides integrated solutions to individuals, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Government and large corporates in Kenya, drawing from a diverse solutions suite that includes voice, data/connectivity, digital financial services, as well as network services. Powered by its vast fiber optic infrastructure, it is also a major provider of wholesale carrier-to-carrier traffic, within the country and the region

Min Qualification:

Bachelors

Experience

Level:

Mid level

Length:

3 years

Language Requirement:

English

Working Hours:

Full Time - 8 to 5

Applicant

Location:

Nairobi, Kenya

Job descriptions &

in legal practice in a busy law firm or as legal counsel for a large corporate.

Extensive knowledge of the laws of Kenya with a focus on law that impacts directly on the telecommunications, and mobile financial services.

Here Are The Skills We Are Looking For:

Legal writing – drafting of contracts, legal opinions etc.

Legal advisory - ability to analyze legal issues, identify and evaluate solutions and provide legal opinion to the business units.

Litigation management skills.

Legal research and data gathering.

Legal risk management.

Document management - ability to manage large volumes of legal documents and create effective structures for storage and retrieval.

Influencing and Negotiating.

Good work ethic and infallible confidentiality of sensitive information.

An ability to convey complex legal issues in easily understandable language.

How toApply:

Applications should be sent by providing an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including details of your current telephone contacts and names of three referees

Job opportunities at Telkom Kenya Limited

Telkom Kenya Limited, based in Nairobi and operating in the IT & Telecoms industry, is currently offering 4 job opportunities. These roles span Engineering & Technology, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Management & Business Development, primarily targeting mid-level professionals with qualifications ranging from diploma to bachelor's degrees and

from no

to up to 10 years.

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Requirements

  • Role Purpose:
  • To provide support and guidance to the company by making sure the company’s operations and activities conform to the legal
  • in order to mitigate legal exposure.
  • Key Duties and

Responsibilities

  • Engage with the business to identify need for support and to understand business opportunities and challenges.
  • Advise on changes in the legal framework within which the company operates as and when such changes occur.
  • Review commercial contracts to secure strategic
  • in a cost effective manner.
  • Provide legal support and advice in the negotiation, and conclusion of contracts.
  • To ensure that external legal counsel is briefed timeously and thoroughly when appropriate.
  • Stay abreast of best practice through personal development.
  • Academic background & Professional Knowledge:
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized reputable University.
  • Diploma from Kenya School of Law.
  • Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • 3 or more years’

Benefits

  • for the company and to protect the interests of the business.
  • Tend to the business’ litigation matters and prepare relevant court documents.
  • Execute role
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