Head of Legal

NairobiFull-time2026-10-07 → 2026-10-21

Core

Senior legal partner overseeing commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, governance, litigation, and employment matters for LIONPRO's East Africa operations.

Role type

Head of Legal (Regional Leadership)

Builds

Legal risk mitigation strategies and compliance frameworks for trading operations in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda.

Domain

International Trade / Agriculture / East Africa

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Contract negotiation, regulatory compliance, litigation management, company secretarial work, debt collection oversight, HR legal support, budget management, team leadership, crisis management, project execution.

Preferred skills

Knowledge of local East African legal environments, stakeholder relationship management, clear communication, ethical standards, attention to detail, proactive risk identification, cross-functional collaboration, adaptability.

About talentsafari

Imara Talent Global is a mission-driven company headquartered in the United States with primary operations in Ghana. Our mission is to create meaningful work opportunities that enable Africans to achieve an elevated standard of living while delivering exceptional support to companies worldwide. We are building a bridge between exceptional Ghanaian accounting talent and the US market. Our first cohort of 10 accountants will launch in 2026, growing to 75+ by 2027 and beyond. This is an opportunity to be a founding leader of something transformative.