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Legal Officer — Compliance & Governance

Safaricom PLC · Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

· Hybrid · KSh250,000 - KSh450,000/month

0 Applicants · 0 Views · Posted 1 hour ago

Position Overview

Location: Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

Compensation: KSh250,000 - KSh450,000/month

Experience: 3-5 years

Position: Mid

Type: Job

Practice Area: Corporate Law, Technology Law

Remote: Hybrid

Posted: Mar 14, 2026

Deadline: Jun 15, 2026

Job Description

Safaricom, East Africa's largest telecommunications company, is hiring a Legal Officer to strengthen its compliance and corporate governance function. The role supports regulatory compliance across telecoms licensing, data protection (Kenya Data Protection Act 2019), competition law, and M-Pesa financial services regulations.

Responsibilities

Monitor regulatory developments and advise business units on compliance obligations. Draft and review data processing agreements and privacy impact assessments. Support board and committee governance processes. Liaise with Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC), and Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK).

Requirements

LLB from a recognized university. Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. 3-5 years in-house legal experience, preferably in telecoms, fintech, or technology. Knowledge of Kenya Data Protection Act, Competition Act, and Kenya Information and Communications Act.

Perks & Benefits

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

Compensation

KSh250,000 - KSh450,000/month

Practice Area

Corporate Law, Technology Law

Position

Mid

Required Skills

Data protection, Corporate governance, Regulatory compliance, Telecoms law, Competition law

Industry

Legal

Bar Admission Requirements

Bar Admission Required: Yes

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Safaricom PLC Hiring Team

Application Deadline

June 15, 2026

Employment Type

Full time