Paralegal / Junior Legal Counsel At M-KOPA Solar – APPLY NOW

• Job TypeHybrid
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND
• Experience
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldLaw / Legal 

We are looking for a Paralegal / Junior Legal Counsel to join our Legal Team; as we scale up and drive digital and financial inclusion across our markets.

Supporting M-KOPA’s legal team, you’ll provide essential corporate and commercial legal assistance across the organization. Acting as both a key contributor and proactive organizer, you’ll facilitate high-quality document management, research, and compliance support.

Through maintaining statutory records, managing corporate due diligence disclosures, and overseeing shared document platforms, you’ll ensure seamless and efficient legal operations, contributing to the team’s success and our organization’s compliance across all jurisdictions.”

About Us

• This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with a broad scope of corporate and commercial legal matters that support our mission to expand financial access across the globe. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring compliance and legal support for every part of our organization—from drafting key transactional documents to managing due diligence for corporate transactions.
• You’ll help maintain the backbone of our legal structure, handling crucial statutory records, coordinating insurance portfolios, and keeping document systems highly organized and accessible.
• This position is perfect for someone who thrives on variety and values continuous learning. Working closely with our senior legal team, you’ll gain exposure to cross-functional teams and play a key role in our commitment to excellence, accountability, and innovation. If you’re passionate about impactful work in a collaborative environment and want to grow your legal career within a dynamic team, we’d love to have you onboard.
• This is a hybrid role, you would be working from our offices in Nairobi, Kenya partnering with a diverse group of employees from our different markets and locations across the UK, Europe and Africa. You will be reporting to the Head of Commercial Legal.

Expertise

• We’re looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented legal professional who can support a wide range of corporate and commercial legal functions across M-KOPA’s global operations. Ideal candidates will have experience drafting and reviewing contracts, familiarity with regulatory compliance, and an ability to maintain critical statutory records. Proficiency in managing document systems, conducting due diligence, and supporting insurance processes is essential.
• If you have a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to navigate corporate legal matters, you may be a great fit for our team. We value candidates who bring a proactive approach to process improvement and can collaborate effectively across departments to ensure smooth legal operations and compliance throughout our organization.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to M-KOPA Solar on jobs.ashbyhq.com to apply.