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<div itemprop='datePosted' style='display:none'>2025-09-24T18:35:17+00:00</div>
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<div itemprop='description' style='display:none'><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Principal Accountabilities</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Delivering high quality and professional advice and support to SCI Country Offices and Global Teams on a diverse range of legal issues, including:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Acting as the Legal Business Partner to SCI Country Offices in the West and Central Africa region (and/or other regions), providing timely, pragmatic and solutions-oriented legal support.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising Global Teams and senior stakeholders on matters of global scope or implication, including on legal risk and governance-related matters;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising on the legal aspects of scaling up programming operations, in particular, in a humanitarian crisis;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising on issues arising under Save the Children’s own internal framework;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Managing advice from and relationships with SCI’s external legal advisors and helping SCI stakeholders to interpret and apply such advice;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts (including partnership agreements, goods and services contracts, and other legal frameworks with Governments, multi-lateral agencies, United Nations agencies, private sector and other NGOs), including providing advice and legal support to other Global Teams Business Partners, Country Office and Global Teams stakeholders and wider Save the Children constituents; </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identifying opportunities for training and new legal tools to manage and mitigate organisational risk, developing and delivering such training and tools; </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead legal team initiatives, for example relating to managing and fostering pro bono law firm relationships, identifying training and mentoring opportunities within the legal team;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising on legal compliance areas such as fraud, sanctions and anti-terrorism, either working in conjunction with SCI’s legal compliance team or independently (as required and as appropriate); and</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Undertake line management if required (formal or informal) and/or mentoring of more junior members of the team.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Essential</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Post-qualification experience gained in a reputable private practice or in-house legal team in one or more of the following areas of law: general corporate/commercial, charity/not-for profit, dispute resolution, regulatory.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Fluency in French (written and spoken).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong prioritisation skills.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work independently, requesting support where needed and using initiative to tackle new areas of law with confidence.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels and across different cultures.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Calm disposition, constructive approach and positive outlook, particularly when working under pressure.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Team player, with a full appreciation of the value of collaboration. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children. </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Desirable</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience in one or more of the following areas of law: employment, finance, data protection, intellectual property or dispute resolution.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience operating in a range of jurisdictions, including instructing overseas counsel.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience in the international development / humanitarian and/or charity sectors.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish and/or Arabic.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Education and Qualifications</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">UK or common law qualified lawyer or barrister</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">6+ years PQE</span></li>
</ul></div>
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Delivering high quality and professional advice and support to SCI Country Offices and Global Teams on a diverse range of legal issues, including:
Acting as the Legal Business Partner to SCI Country Offices in the West and Central Africa region (and/or other regions), providing timely, pragmatic and solutions-oriented legal support.
Advising Global Teams and senior stakeholders on matters of global scope or implication, including on legal risk and governance-related matters;
Advising on the legal aspects of scaling up programming operations, in particular, in a humanitarian crisis;
Advising on issues arising under Save the Children’s own internal framework;
Managing advice from and relationships with SCI’s external legal advisors and helping SCI stakeholders to interpret and apply such advice;
Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts (including partnership agreements, goods and services contracts, and other legal frameworks with Governments, multi-lateral agencies, United Nations agencies, private sector and other NGOs), including providing advice and legal support to other Global Teams Business Partners, Country Office and Global Teams stakeholders and wider Save the Children constituents;
Identifying opportunities for training and new legal tools to manage and mitigate organisational risk, developing and delivering such training and tools;
Lead legal team initiatives, for example relating to managing and fostering pro bono law firm relationships, identifying training and mentoring opportunities within the legal team;
Advising on legal compliance areas such as fraud, sanctions and anti-terrorism, either working in conjunction with SCI’s legal compliance team or independently (as required and as appropriate); and
Undertake line management if required (formal or informal) and/or mentoring of more junior members of the team.</div>
<div itemprop='skills' style='display:none'>Post-qualification experience gained in a reputable private practice or in-house legal team in one or more of the following areas of law: general corporate/commercial, charity/not-for profit, dispute resolution, regulatory.
Fluency in French (written and spoken).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong prioritisation skills.
Ability to work independently, requesting support where needed and using initiative to tackle new areas of law with confidence.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels and across different cultures.
Calm disposition, constructive approach and positive outlook, particularly when working under pressure.
Team player, with a full appreciation of the value of collaboration.
Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.</div>
<div itemprop='qualifications' style='display:none'>Experience in one or more of the following areas of law: employment, finance, data protection, intellectual property or dispute resolution.
Experience operating in a range of jurisdictions, including instructing overseas counsel.
Experience in the international development / humanitarian and/or charity sectors.
Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish and/or Arabic.
Education and Qualifications
UK or common law qualified lawyer or barrister
6+ years PQE</div>
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<div itemprop='credentialCategory' style='display:none'>bachelor degree</div>
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<div itemprop='monthsOfExperience' style='display:none'>12</div>
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<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Vacancy title:</strong><br />Legal Counsel, French Speaking</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; color: #808080;'>[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Lawyers & Lobbyists]</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Jobs at:</strong><br />Save the Children</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Deadline of this Job:</strong><br />Wednesday, October 8 2025</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Duty Station:</strong><br />Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Summary</strong><br />Date Posted: Wednesday, September 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed</p>
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<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>JOB DETAILS:</strong><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Principal Accountabilities</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Delivering high quality and professional advice and support to SCI Country Offices and Global Teams on a diverse range of legal issues, including:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Acting as the Legal Business Partner to SCI Country Offices in the West and Central Africa region (and/or other regions), providing timely, pragmatic and solutions-oriented legal support.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising Global Teams and senior stakeholders on matters of global scope or implication, including on legal risk and governance-related matters;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising on the legal aspects of scaling up programming operations, in particular, in a humanitarian crisis;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising on issues arising under Save the Children’s own internal framework;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Managing advice from and relationships with SCI’s external legal advisors and helping SCI stakeholders to interpret and apply such advice;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts (including partnership agreements, goods and services contracts, and other legal frameworks with Governments, multi-lateral agencies, United Nations agencies, private sector and other NGOs), including providing advice and legal support to other Global Teams Business Partners, Country Office and Global Teams stakeholders and wider Save the Children constituents; </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identifying opportunities for training and new legal tools to manage and mitigate organisational risk, developing and delivering such training and tools; </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead legal team initiatives, for example relating to managing and fostering pro bono law firm relationships, identifying training and mentoring opportunities within the legal team;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising on legal compliance areas such as fraud, sanctions and anti-terrorism, either working in conjunction with SCI’s legal compliance team or independently (as required and as appropriate); and</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Undertake line management if required (formal or informal) and/or mentoring of more junior members of the team.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Essential</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Post-qualification experience gained in a reputable private practice or in-house legal team in one or more of the following areas of law: general corporate/commercial, charity/not-for profit, dispute resolution, regulatory.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Fluency in French (written and spoken).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong prioritisation skills.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work independently, requesting support where needed and using initiative to tackle new areas of law with confidence.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels and across different cultures.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Calm disposition, constructive approach and positive outlook, particularly when working under pressure.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Team player, with a full appreciation of the value of collaboration. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children. </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Desirable</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience in one or more of the following areas of law: employment, finance, data protection, intellectual property or dispute resolution.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience operating in a range of jurisdictions, including instructing overseas counsel.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience in the international development / humanitarian and/or charity sectors.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish and/or Arabic.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Education and Qualifications</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">UK or common law qualified lawyer or barrister</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">6+ years PQE</span></li>
</ul></p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Work Hours: 8</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Experience in Months: 12</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Level of Education: bachelor degree</p>
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<div itemprop='datePosted' style='display:none'>2025-09-24T18:35:17+00:00</div>
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<div itemprop='url' style='display:none'>https://www.savethechildren.net/</div>
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<div itemprop='workHours' style='display:none'>8</div>
<div itemprop='description' style='display:none'><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Principal Accountabilities</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Delivering high quality and professional advice and support to SCI Country Offices and Global Teams on a diverse range of legal issues, including:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Acting as the Legal Business Partner to SCI Country Offices in the West and Central Africa region (and/or other regions), providing timely, pragmatic and solutions-oriented legal support.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising Global Teams and senior stakeholders on matters of global scope or implication, including on legal risk and governance-related matters;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising on the legal aspects of scaling up programming operations, in particular, in a humanitarian crisis;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising on issues arising under Save the Children’s own internal framework;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Managing advice from and relationships with SCI’s external legal advisors and helping SCI stakeholders to interpret and apply such advice;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts (including partnership agreements, goods and services contracts, and other legal frameworks with Governments, multi-lateral agencies, United Nations agencies, private sector and other NGOs), including providing advice and legal support to other Global Teams Business Partners, Country Office and Global Teams stakeholders and wider Save the Children constituents; </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identifying opportunities for training and new legal tools to manage and mitigate organisational risk, developing and delivering such training and tools; </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead legal team initiatives, for example relating to managing and fostering pro bono law firm relationships, identifying training and mentoring opportunities within the legal team;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising on legal compliance areas such as fraud, sanctions and anti-terrorism, either working in conjunction with SCI’s legal compliance team or independently (as required and as appropriate); and</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Undertake line management if required (formal or informal) and/or mentoring of more junior members of the team.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Essential</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Post-qualification experience gained in a reputable private practice or in-house legal team in one or more of the following areas of law: general corporate/commercial, charity/not-for profit, dispute resolution, regulatory.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Fluency in French (written and spoken).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong prioritisation skills.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work independently, requesting support where needed and using initiative to tackle new areas of law with confidence.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels and across different cultures.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Calm disposition, constructive approach and positive outlook, particularly when working under pressure.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Team player, with a full appreciation of the value of collaboration. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children. </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Desirable</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience in one or more of the following areas of law: employment, finance, data protection, intellectual property or dispute resolution.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience operating in a range of jurisdictions, including instructing overseas counsel.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience in the international development / humanitarian and/or charity sectors.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish and/or Arabic.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Education and Qualifications</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">UK or common law qualified lawyer or barrister</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">6+ years PQE</span></li>
</ul></div>
<div itemprop='responsibilities' style='display:none'>
Delivering high quality and professional advice and support to SCI Country Offices and Global Teams on a diverse range of legal issues, including:
Acting as the Legal Business Partner to SCI Country Offices in the West and Central Africa region (and/or other regions), providing timely, pragmatic and solutions-oriented legal support.
Advising Global Teams and senior stakeholders on matters of global scope or implication, including on legal risk and governance-related matters;
Advising on the legal aspects of scaling up programming operations, in particular, in a humanitarian crisis;
Advising on issues arising under Save the Children’s own internal framework;
Managing advice from and relationships with SCI’s external legal advisors and helping SCI stakeholders to interpret and apply such advice;
Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts (including partnership agreements, goods and services contracts, and other legal frameworks with Governments, multi-lateral agencies, United Nations agencies, private sector and other NGOs), including providing advice and legal support to other Global Teams Business Partners, Country Office and Global Teams stakeholders and wider Save the Children constituents;
Identifying opportunities for training and new legal tools to manage and mitigate organisational risk, developing and delivering such training and tools;
Lead legal team initiatives, for example relating to managing and fostering pro bono law firm relationships, identifying training and mentoring opportunities within the legal team;
Advising on legal compliance areas such as fraud, sanctions and anti-terrorism, either working in conjunction with SCI’s legal compliance team or independently (as required and as appropriate); and
Undertake line management if required (formal or informal) and/or mentoring of more junior members of the team.</div>
<div itemprop='skills' style='display:none'>Post-qualification experience gained in a reputable private practice or in-house legal team in one or more of the following areas of law: general corporate/commercial, charity/not-for profit, dispute resolution, regulatory.
Fluency in French (written and spoken).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong prioritisation skills.
Ability to work independently, requesting support where needed and using initiative to tackle new areas of law with confidence.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels and across different cultures.
Calm disposition, constructive approach and positive outlook, particularly when working under pressure.
Team player, with a full appreciation of the value of collaboration.
Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children.</div>
<div itemprop='qualifications' style='display:none'>Experience in one or more of the following areas of law: employment, finance, data protection, intellectual property or dispute resolution.
Experience operating in a range of jurisdictions, including instructing overseas counsel.
Experience in the international development / humanitarian and/or charity sectors.
Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish and/or Arabic.
Education and Qualifications
UK or common law qualified lawyer or barrister
6+ years PQE</div>
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<div itemprop='credentialCategory' style='display:none'>bachelor degree</div>
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<div itemprop='monthsOfExperience' style='display:none'>12</div>
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<div itemprop='identifier' style='display:none'>JOB-68d439e5c5475</div>
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<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Vacancy title:</strong><br />Legal Counsel, French Speaking</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; color: #808080;'>[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Lawyers & Lobbyists]</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Jobs at:</strong><br />Save the Children</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Deadline of this Job:</strong><br />Wednesday, October 8 2025</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Duty Station:</strong><br />Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Summary</strong><br />Date Posted: Wednesday, September 24 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed</p>
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<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>JOB DETAILS:</strong><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Principal Accountabilities</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Delivering high quality and professional advice and support to SCI Country Offices and Global Teams on a diverse range of legal issues, including:</span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Acting as the Legal Business Partner to SCI Country Offices in the West and Central Africa region (and/or other regions), providing timely, pragmatic and solutions-oriented legal support.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising Global Teams and senior stakeholders on matters of global scope or implication, including on legal risk and governance-related matters;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising on the legal aspects of scaling up programming operations, in particular, in a humanitarian crisis;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising on issues arising under Save the Children’s own internal framework;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Managing advice from and relationships with SCI’s external legal advisors and helping SCI stakeholders to interpret and apply such advice;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts (including partnership agreements, goods and services contracts, and other legal frameworks with Governments, multi-lateral agencies, United Nations agencies, private sector and other NGOs), including providing advice and legal support to other Global Teams Business Partners, Country Office and Global Teams stakeholders and wider Save the Children constituents; </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identifying opportunities for training and new legal tools to manage and mitigate organisational risk, developing and delivering such training and tools; </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead legal team initiatives, for example relating to managing and fostering pro bono law firm relationships, identifying training and mentoring opportunities within the legal team;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advising on legal compliance areas such as fraud, sanctions and anti-terrorism, either working in conjunction with SCI’s legal compliance team or independently (as required and as appropriate); and</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Undertake line management if required (formal or informal) and/or mentoring of more junior members of the team.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Experience and Skills</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Essential</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Post-qualification experience gained in a reputable private practice or in-house legal team in one or more of the following areas of law: general corporate/commercial, charity/not-for profit, dispute resolution, regulatory.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Fluency in French (written and spoken).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong prioritisation skills.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ability to work independently, requesting support where needed and using initiative to tackle new areas of law with confidence.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with people at all levels and across different cultures.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Calm disposition, constructive approach and positive outlook, particularly when working under pressure.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Team player, with a full appreciation of the value of collaboration. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Commitment to the mission, vision and values of Save the Children. </span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Desirable</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience in one or more of the following areas of law: employment, finance, data protection, intellectual property or dispute resolution.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience operating in a range of jurisdictions, including instructing overseas counsel.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience in the international development / humanitarian and/or charity sectors.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proficiency in spoken and written Spanish and/or Arabic.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Education and Qualifications</strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">UK or common law qualified lawyer or barrister</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">6+ years PQE</span></li>
</ul></p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Work Hours: 8</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Experience in Months: 12</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Level of Education: bachelor degree</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Job application procedure</strong><br /><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Interested applicant please, Click here to apply</span></p></p>
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Job Info
Job Category:
Legal jobs in Kenya
Job Type:
Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, October 8 2025
Duty Station: Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya
Posted:
24-09-2025
No of Jobs:
1
Start Publishing:
24-09-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030):
24-09-2099
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