Looking for a Legal Officer Job in Kenya 2026? The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) is hiring a Legal Officer based in Nairobi, Kenya. This exciting Legal Officer vacancy is ideal for experienced legal professionals seeking to advance their careers with a leading international development organization.

If you have experience in legal advisory services, contract drafting, compliance, commercial law, investments, and cross-border legal matters, this AECF Legal Officer Job 2026 could be your next career opportunity.

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Legal Officer Job Summary

Position	Details
Job Title	Legal Officer
Organization	Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF)
Location	Nairobi, Kenya
Department	Legal
Reports To	Head of Legal & Company Secretary
Employment Type	Full-Time
Application Deadline	20 July 2026

About AECF

The Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) is a leading development organization that finances innovative businesses across Africa. Since 2008, AECF has invested more than US$300 million in over 510 businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa.

AECF focuses on:

• Agribusiness
• Renewable Energy
• Climate-smart Technologies
• Private Sector Development
• Sustainable Livelihoods

The organization has impacted over 33 million lives, created more than 35,000 jobs, and mobilized over US$838 million in matching investments.

AECF headquarters is located in Nairobi, Kenya, with additional offices in Côte d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Nigeria, South Sudan, Benin, and Somalia.

Legal Officer Job Description

The Legal Officer will support AECF’s Legal Unit by providing strategic legal advice, ensuring legal compliance, drafting commercial contracts, managing legal documentation, and advising project teams on regulatory matters.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Legal & Company Secretary to strengthen legal operations across multiple African jurisdictions.

This Legal Officer Job in Nairobi offers an opportunity to work on international legal transactions, donor-funded projects, commercial agreements, and investment documentation.

Legal Officer Duties and Responsibilities

The successful Legal Officer will:

• Provide legal advisory services across the organization.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and funding agreements.
• Prepare donor funding agreements.
• Review collateral documentation.
• Draft consulting and service provider agreements.
• Support investment and portfolio teams during legal transactions.
• Review legal memoranda and investment documentation.
• Manage country registrations and legal compliance.
• Monitor regulatory developments across multiple African countries.
• Develop compliance strategies.
• Conduct legal risk assessments.
• Build staff capacity on legal matters.
• Organize legal compliance workshops.
• Interpret laws affecting AECF operations.
• Provide legal support on donor compliance requirements.
• Ensure organizational compliance with applicable laws.

Legal Officer Requirements

To qualify for this Legal Officer Vacancy, applicants should possess:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law or Legal Practice Certificate.
• At least 5 years of legal experience.
• Experience in commercial law.
• Experience in cross-border legal practice.
• Experience within an international organization, financial institution, or leading legal firm.
• Strong knowledge of investments and credit transactions.
• Contract drafting expertise.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong legal research abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Outstanding negotiation skills.
• High ethical standards.
• Ability to manage multiple legal assignments simultaneously.

Skills Required for the Legal Officer Position

AECF is looking for candidates with:

• Legal advisory expertise
• Commercial law knowledge
• Contract management
• Risk management
• Regulatory compliance
• Legal drafting
• Investment law experience
• Corporate governance knowledge
• Negotiation skills
• Analytical thinking
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Stakeholder management
• Team collaboration

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Why Join AECF?

Working as a Legal Officer at AECF provides an opportunity to:

• Work for a respected international development organization.
• Support projects that transform lives across Africa.
• Gain exposure to international legal transactions.
• Handle complex commercial agreements.
• Work alongside experienced legal professionals.
• Contribute to sustainable development initiatives.
• Build expertise in donor-funded legal compliance.
• Develop cross-border legal experience.
• Advance your professional legal career.

Who Should Apply?

This Legal Officer Job in Kenya 2026 is suitable for:

• Legal Officers
• Corporate Lawyers
• Commercial Lawyers
• Compliance Officers
• In-house Counsel
• Investment Lawyers
• Legal Advisors
• Legal Consultants
• Contract Management Professionals
• Governance Specialists

How to Apply for the AECF Legal Officer Job

Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official AECF recruitment portal before the closing date.

Application Deadline: 20 July 2026

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

AECF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge any recruitment fees during the hiring process.