Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Kilimall.co.ke is Kenya’s largest online shopping mall. We launched in July 2014 and our mission is to become No.1 E-commerce platform in Africa. We serve a retail customer base that continues to grow exponentially, offering products that span various categories including Phones, Computers, Clothing, Shoes, Home Appliances, Books, healthcare, Baby Product...

Responsibilities or duties

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal and commercial documents, including seller contracts, logistics SLAs, and lease agreements.

Support the company in identifying legal and compliance risks across business operations and recommend practical solutions.

Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal company policies.

Coordinate responses to regulatory notices, inquiries, and compliance requirements from relevant authorities.

Oversee data privacy compliance processes and support implementation of Data Protection Act requirements.

Manage corporate secretarial matters, including company records, statutory filings, and governance documentation.

Review internal policies and operational procedures to ensure legal compliance and business effectiveness.

Support dispute resolution processes, including handling internal disputes, claims, and coordination with external counsel where necessary.

Provide legal and compliance guidance to internal departments to support day-to-day business operations.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.

Good understanding of Kenyan laws, including the Companies Act, Contract Law, and Data Protection Act.

Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills with the ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity.

Experience needed

Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in legal and compliance functions.

Previous experience in e commerc, logistics, commercial law, or compliance functions is an added advantage.

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate is an added advantage.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal and commercial documents, including seller contracts, logistics SLAs, and lease agreements.
• Support the company in identifying legal and compliance risks across business operations and recommend practical solutions.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal company policies.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory notices, inquiries, and compliance requirements from relevant authorities.
• Oversee data privacy compliance processes and support implementation of Data Protection Act requirements.
• Manage corporate secretarial matters, including company records, statutory filings, and governance documentation.
• Review internal policies and operational procedures to ensure legal compliance and business effectiveness.
• Support dispute resolution processes, including handling internal disputes, claims, and coordination with external counsel where necessary.
• Provide legal and compliance guidance to internal departments to support day-to-day business operations.

• Strong communication, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university
• Minimum of 2 years' relevant experience in legal and compliance functions
• Good understanding of Kenyan laws, including the Companies Act, Contract Law, and Data Protection Act
• Previous experience in e commerc, logistics, commercial law, or compliance functions is an added advantage
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate is an added advantage