Intern - Legal

Job Summary

• NOTE: This internship is open to Nairobi-based applicants only. To support the Legal Department in providing legal, regulatory, governance, and contract management assistance to the Company.
• The Legal Intern will gain practical exposure to corporate legal practice within the energy sector while assisting with legal research, contract management , compliance tracking, document management, and general legal support functions.
• The role is intended to provide structured professional development and practical legal experience within a corporate environment, while contributing to the efficient delivery of legal and compliance services across the business.

Key Activities and Accountabilities 

• The Legal Intern shall support the Legal Department in carrying out the following activities:

Legal Support and Research

• Conduct legal research on applicable laws, regulations, and emerging legal developments relevant to the Company’s operations.
• Support preparation of legal opinions, internal memoranda, summaries, and briefing notes.
• Assist in reviewing legislation, regulatory frameworks, and compliance obligations relevant to the energy sector and corporate governance.

Contract Management 

• Assist in reviewing standard agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consultancy agreements, service contracts, and other commercial documents.
• Support contract tracking, filing, and maintenance of the contract register.
• Assist in organizing executed contracts and maintaining legal documentation records.
• Support circulation of contract approval documentation.

Compliance and Governance Support

• Assist in maintaining legal and regulatory compliance registers.
• Support tracking of licences, permits, statutory filings, and renewal timelines.
• Assist in, document control, and governance documentation.
• Support implementation of internal compliance initiatives and monitoring activities.

Administrative and Departmental Support

• Support meeting coordination, preparation of minutes, and follow-up actions where required.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and departmental updates.
• Perform any other legal or administrative duties assigned by the Legal Department.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution. 
• Demonstrated interest in corporate, commercial, regulatory, governance, or energy law. 
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.