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Legal Associate — Technology, Media & Telecommunications

DLA Piper Africa (IKM Advocates) · Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

· Hybrid · KSh200,000 - KSh400,000/month

0 Applicants · 0 Views · Posted 3 hours ago

Position Overview

Location: Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

Compensation: KSh200,000 - KSh400,000/month

Experience: 3-5 years

Position: Mid

Type: Job

Practice Area: Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Technology Law

Remote: Hybrid

Posted: Mar 14, 2026

Deadline: Jul 31, 2026

Job Description

DLA Piper Africa's Nairobi office (operating through IKM Advocates) seeks an Associate for its TMT practice. The role involves advising tech companies, telecoms operators, and media houses on data protection, content regulation, spectrum licensing, and technology M&A in East Africa's rapidly growing digital economy.

Responsibilities

Advise on data protection compliance including DPIA preparation and ODPC registration. Draft technology agreements including SaaS, cloud computing, and outsourcing contracts. Support tech M&A transactions and venture capital deals. Advise on content regulation, broadcasting licensing, and digital taxation.

Requirements

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. 3-5 years PQE in TMT, data protection, or technology law. Knowledge of Kenya Data Protection Act 2019, KICA, Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, and relevant CA regulations.

Perks & Benefits

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

Compensation

KSh200,000 - KSh400,000/month

Practice Area

Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Technology Law

Position

Mid

Required Skills

Data protection, TMT law, Technology contracts, Cybersecurity law, Digital economy regulation

Industry

Legal

Bar Admission Requirements

Bar Admission Required: Yes

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: DLA Piper Africa (IKM Advocates) Hiring Team

Email: nairobi@dlapiperafrica.com

Application Deadline

July 31, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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