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General Counsel

Twiga Foods Ltd · Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya Kenya flag · Onsite · KSh700,000 - KSh1,200,000/month
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Position Overview

Location: Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya Kenya flag
Compensation: KSh700,000 - KSh1,200,000/month
Experience: 8+ years
Position: Executive
Type: Job
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law
Remote: No
Posted:
Deadline: Jul 15, 2026

Job Description

Twiga Foods, a B2B food distribution platform backed by Goldman Sachs and IFC, seeks a General Counsel to lead its legal function as the company scales across East Africa. The role covers commercial contracts, regulatory compliance (food safety, agriculture), corporate governance, fundraising, and dispute management.

Responsibilities

Serve as principal legal advisor to the CEO and Board. Oversee all commercial contracts, supplier agreements, and distribution partnerships. Manage corporate governance and board matters. Lead legal workstreams on fundraising rounds and strategic transactions. Build and manage the in-house legal team. Handle regulatory engagement with KEBS, KEPHIS, and county governments.

Requirements

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. 8+ years legal experience with at least 3 years in a senior in-house role. Experience in technology, agriculture, or FMCG sectors preferred. Track record of managing complex commercial negotiations and investor relations.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

KSh700,000 - KSh1,200,000/month

Practice Area

Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law

Position

Executive

Required Skills

General counsel, Corporate governance, Commercial negotiations, Investor relations, Team leadership

Industry

Legal

Bar Admission Requirements

Bar Admission Required: Yes

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Twiga Foods Ltd Hiring Team

Email: careers@twiga.com

Application Deadline

July 15, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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