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Legal Officer — Mombasa Port

Kenya Ports Authority · Mombasa, · Onsite · KSh200,000 - KSh380,000/month

0 Applicants · 3 Views · Posted 4 hours ago

Position Overview

Location: Mombasa,

Compensation: KSh200,000 - KSh380,000/month

Experience: 3+ years

Position: Mid

Type: Job

Practice Area: Government Law, Maritime Law

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 15, 2026

Deadline: Jun 30, 2026

Job Description

Kenya Ports Authority seeks a Legal Officer based at the Port of Mombasa to handle commercial contracts, port operations legal matters, and regulatory compliance. This is a key role supporting East Africa's busiest port.

Responsibilities

Draft and review commercial contracts for port services. Advise on public procurement compliance. Handle dispute resolution with port users and concessionaires. Represent KPA in legal proceedings.

Requirements

LLB from a recognized university. Advocate of the High Court. 3+ years experience. Knowledge of maritime law and public procurement regulations.

Perks & Benefits

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

Compensation

KSh200,000 - KSh380,000/month

Practice Area

Government Law, Maritime Law

Position

Mid

Required Skills

Maritime law, Public procurement, Contract drafting, Regulatory compliance

Industry

Government

Bar Admission Requirements

Bar Admission Required: Yes

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Kenya Ports Authority Hiring Team

Email: hr@kpa.co.ke

Application Deadline

June 30, 2026

Employment Type

Full time