Tala Associate Counsel Jobs in Kenya
Here at Tala, we are looking to hire a talented lawyer based out of our Nairobi office to help us manage legal operations in East Africa. The Associate Counsel will be responsible for a variety of matters including ensuring regulatory compliance, managing corporate governance, negotiating commercial contracts and addressing the unique matters in a global, growing startup.
We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced and collaborative environment. In this challenging position, you will report to our General Counsel and work closely with our Nairobi-based business team.
The ideal Associate Counsel candidate will have in house and FinTech experience and experience with handling a wide variety of commercial matters.
Responsibilities:
Manage regulatory compliance, corporate governance and other compliance matters in Kenya and Tanzania
Stay up to date on relevant laws and regulations and understand how they may affect our business needs as Tala continues to innovate
Support contract negotiation and collaborate with business teams on developing effective relationships with contractors and vendors
Maintain our contract management system and create management reports
Work with the US legal team on managing outside counsel
Work with our General Counsel on other special projects
Requirements:
Law degree
Three to
five years of experience, two years at a FinTech or financial services company
Experience in consumer finance and financial regulation
Experience working on commercial contracts
Preferred Skills & Experience:
Experience operating in foreign markets, particularly within Africa
Experience working with US business partners or working in the United States
Experience working at a startup
We strongly believe that inclusion fosters innovation and we’re proud to have a diverse team with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. We focus on hiring talented people regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply online by 30th July, 2018
For more information and job application details, see; Tala Associate Counsel Jobs in Kenya
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