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Wildlife & Conservation Lawyer

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) · Nairobi, · Onsite · KSh150,000 - KSh280,000/month

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Position Overview

Location: Nairobi,

Compensation: KSh150,000 - KSh280,000/month

Experience: 2+ years

Position: Associate

Type: Job

Practice Area: Environmental Law

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 15, 2026

Deadline: Aug 31, 2026

Job Description

KWS seeks a lawyer to handle wildlife crime prosecution support, conservation easements, and community wildlife conservancy agreements. Play a key role in protecting Kenya's iconic wildlife heritage through legal frameworks.

Responsibilities

Support prosecution of wildlife crime cases. Draft community conservancy agreements and management plans. Advise on CITES compliance and trophy regulations. Handle land use disputes affecting wildlife corridors.

Requirements

LLB degree. 2+ years experience. Interest in wildlife law and conservation. Knowledge of the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act 2013. Willingness to travel to national parks.

Perks & Benefits

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

Compensation

KSh150,000 - KSh280,000/month

Practice Area

Environmental Law

Position

Associate

Required Skills

Wildlife law, Conservation agreements, CITES, Wildlife crime prosecution

Industry

Government

Bar Admission Requirements

Bar Admission Required: Yes

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Hiring Team

Email: careers@kws.go.ke

Application Deadline

August 31, 2026

Employment Type

Full time