Program Legal Associate, East Africa

Core responsibilities:

• Provide legal support to Acumen East Africa, including compliance with Canadian and Kenyan laws, maintaining legal status of local entities, and implementing risk management protocols
• Support programme process implementation, including due diligence assessments, contract drafting and review, and ensuring adherence to internal processes
• Assist with deal documentation and coordination for early-stage equity, debt, and other investments, including due diligence, investment documentation, and regulatory approvals
• Support project management initiatives, including developing templates, tools, and resources, and managing multiple workstreams with proactive priority management

This role supports a programme that aims to impact approximately 400 early-stage social enterprises in the African green economy, creating and improving dignified work opportunities for women and youth, while helping build sustainable markets and prepare leaders for a more just and inclusive future.

Required qualifications and skills:

• Minimum 2 years experience practicing transactional law and supporting legal projects across various stakeholders
• Familiarity with venture capital investing, financial concepts, investment vehicles, and similar transactions
• Strong organizational, project management, and stakeholder management skills with excellent written and verbal communication
• Permanently authorized to work in Kenya with a license to practice law, and amenable to working with different time zones

No specific compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job posting.

Investing in early-stage clean energy for low-income communities, impacting millions globally.