Legal Expert – Part-Time (Nairobi, Kenya)

October 17, 2025 Kenya

Company: Sustainable Business Consulting (SBC)
Industry: Legal Services / Law & Compliance
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Part-Time / Consultancy
Minimum Qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
Experience Level: Mid-level (5+ years post-qualification)

Company Overview

Sustainable Business Consulting (SBC) is committed to supporting businesses, financial institutions, and NGOs in building sustainable, inclusive, and responsible operations. SBC provides advisory services that integrate corporate governance, ESG, sustainable finance, and impact investment principles to create lasting value for clients.

Job Summary

SBC is seeking a Legal Expert to provide strategic guidance and technical expertise on legal, regulatory, and corporate governance matters. The role focuses on compliance with national and international laws, ESG frameworks, sustainable finance, and impact investment. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated legal professional with business acumen and a passion for sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advisory services on corporate governance, contracts, partnerships, and regulatory compliance.
  • Review, draft, and negotiate agreements, MoUs, consultancy contracts, and partnership frameworks.
  • Advise on regulatory requirements related to ESG, sustainable finance, green investments, and environmental compliance in Uganda and East Africa.
  • Support clients in aligning with national laws, regional policies, and international ESG frameworks.
  • Conduct legal due diligence for projects, investments, and partnerships.
  • Stay updated on legislative changes and advise on implications for client operations.
  • Act as the primary contact with government bodies and regulatory agencies in Uganda.
  • Provide training and capacity-building on legal aspects of sustainability, corporate governance, and responsible business conduct.
  • Support dispute resolution and risk management strategies.
  • Ensure SBC’s internal legal compliance and risk frameworks are current.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree (Master’s in Corporate/Commercial Law or International Business Law is an advantage).
  • Advocate of the High Court of Uganda with a valid practicing certificate.
  • Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience, preferably in corporate/commercial law, ESG, or development consulting.
  • Experience advising businesses, financial institutions, or NGOs on regulatory compliance and governance.
  • Familiarity with sustainability, ESG standards, and impact investment frameworks is highly desirable.
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work across diverse stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently on a part-time or consultancy basis.

How to Apply

If you are a legal professional passionate about sustainability and ESG, please submit your CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant experience to:
APPLY HERE

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