Key Responsibilities:

Legal Coordination and Country Support

• Serve as the primary coordination point between country teams, external legal advisors, and the General Counsel.
• Support country offices on routine legal, regulatory, labor, compliance, and operational matters.
• Track legal issues, deadlines, filings, and ongoing legal actions across all countries.
• Coordinate legal documentation and ensure timely follow-up on country legal requirements.
• Support onboarding of new country operations, registrations, licenses, and renewals.

External Legal Counsel Management

• Coordinate engagement with in-country legal advisors and law firms.
• Support the review, tracking, and administration of external legal counsel deliverables and invoices.
• Ensure timely escalation of legal risks and complex matters to the General Counsel.
• Maintain updated contact databases and engagement records for legal partners across countries.

Contract and Documentation Management

• Support drafting, review, formatting, and administration of contracts, agreements, MOUs, and legal correspondence.
• Maintain centralized legal filing and contract management systems.
• Ensure executed contracts and legal documents are properly archived and accessible.
• Track contract renewals, expirations, and key legal obligations.

Compliance and Governance Support

• Support organizational compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate periodic legal compliance reviews and document collection from country teams.
• Support filing of corporate documents, board resolutions, registrations, and statutory submissions.
• Monitor and organize updates on legal and regulatory developments affecting operations.

Legal Operations and Training

• Develop and improve legal tracking systems, templates, and workflows.
• Support legal awareness sessions and training for staff on key legal and compliance topics.
• Prepare summaries, reports, and dashboards on legal matters and trends for leadership review.
• Support implementation of legal policies, procedures, and operational guidance.

Dispute and Investigation Support

• Coordinate documentation and case management related to disputes, investigations, labor matters, and claims.
• Support evidence collection, document organization, and communication with external counsel.
• Maintain confidentiality and secure handling of sensitive legal information.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Strong organizational and coordination skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across several countries and teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Practical understanding of employment law, contracts, compliance, and operational legal risks.
• Ability to work independently while managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Solutions-oriented mindset with strong judgment and professionalism.

    Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or related legal qualification required.
• Admission to practice law in at least one African jurisdiction is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant legal, compliance, or legal operations experience.
• Experience working across multiple African jurisdictions is preferred.
• Experience supporting external legal counsel and cross-functional teams.
• Strong drafting, documentation, and legal coordination skills.
• Experience in NGO, financial services, social enterprise, or development sectors is an advantage.
• Fluency in English & French required.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:

• A leadership role with regional influence and the opportunity to shape Inkomoko’s financial future.
• Meaningful work that directly contributes to sustainable livelihoods and job creation across East and Central Africa.
• Competitive salary, and potential Performance-based bonus
• Incredible company culture, with opportunities for learning and growth
• Diverse colleagues across the region, and policies that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion 
• A dynamic and entrepreneurial team environment committed to innovation and social impact
• Ability to make a significant social impact to your community
• Health insurance for self and family
• Staff savings and provident fund, negotiated bank rates for long-term employees
• Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options.