Posted: By:Hiring Kenya
Role Overview:
As a Principal: Legal, you will work closely with the Senior Manager, Legal or Head of Legal, helping build a strong compliance culture across the business. You’ll serve as a key partner to the business, ensuring our teams understand the legal and regulatory frameworks that govern our operations: locally, regionally, and internationally.
This role isn’t just about legal advice: it’s about helping the business anticipate change, assess risk, and act confidently. You’ll work across departments and jurisdictions, providing legal support that enables bold but responsible growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Understand and advise the business on applicable laws, regulations, and standards across all jurisdictions where Cellulant operates.
Interpret laws and help the business design programs that ensure compliance.
Support and implement legal and compliance processes including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial agreements.
Review and advise on licensing, approvals, and registrations required to operate legally in different markets.
Represent the business in commercial disputes, including court proceedings or alternative dispute resolution forums.
Educate staff and leadership on the impact of legal and regulatory requirements.
Analyze emerging laws and regulations to identify both risk and opportunity for the business.
Collaborate with the Head of Legal to build effective compliance frameworks.
Maintain active relationships with regulators and legal authorities at local, national, and regional levels.
Provide legal guidance on employment and other operational matters as needed.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Must-Have Experience
A bachelor’s degree in Law with at least 6 years of relevant work experience.
Strong legal judgment and the ability to recommend practical solutions.
Ability to handle complex legal issues across management and operational levels.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Business awareness and sound leadership capabilities.
Experience That Will Count in Your Favor
Prior experience in FinTech, insurance, or a financial services institution.
Strong business acumen and comfort working in a commercial environment.
Nice to Have
Cross-border legal experience.
Compliance certifications such as CIPP or CAMS.
Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with at least 3 years in a senior role.
Deep understanding of fintech regulations, including payments, crypto, and lending.
Proven ability to build legal strategies that support business growth.
Skilled in negotiation and contract drafting.
Demonstrated experience aligning legal frameworks with strategic business goals.
Skills:
Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability
Strong written and verbal communication
Project management and organizational skills
Legal research proficiency
Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Sound judgment and confident decision-making
Personal Attributes
High integrity and confidentiality
Strategic and proactive thinker
Strong resilience under pressure
Ethical, principled, and dependable
Committed to continuous learning and growth
