Legal Officer - Corporate Legal and Governance

About this role

ATIDI, the African Trade and Investment Development Insurance organisation, is recruiting a Bilingual Legal Officer for Corporate Legal and Governance, based at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The position reports to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and provides high quality legal, governance and corporate secretarial support so that ATIDI complies with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and international best practice. The day-to-day work spans three areas. The post holder advises on corporate, institutional and governance matters, drafts, reviews, negotiates and manages contracts, service and consultancy agreements and other legal instruments, conducts legal research and prepares legal opinions, supports legal due diligence and corporate transactions, and helps manage legal risk arising from operational and strategic activity.

On corporate governance, the officer supports the planning, coordination and administration of meetings of ATIDI's governing bodies, constituencies and committees, prepares agendas, resolutions, minutes, action trackers and Board papers, contributes to periodic governance reviews against international best practice, maintains corporate records, coordinates filing and record keeping, and monitors compliance with internal governance policies. On policy and regulatory monitoring, the role supports the development, review and implementation of governance and institutional policies, monitors compliance with ATIDI's Charter and operational regulations, coordinates regulatory and policy engagements and legal reporting, and strengthens enterprise-wide legal and governance frameworks. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Law and have at least five years of relevant professional experience in corporate law, corporate governance, company secretariat or legal advisory roles. Excellent legal drafting, negotiation and communication skills in both English and French, written and spoken, are mandatory.

A proven track record within an international organisation, multilateral institution or development finance institution is required, as is demonstrated experience supporting governance bodies. Qualification to practise law in at least one relevant jurisdiction is an added advantage. ATIDI is a multilateral development insurance institution serving African trade and investment.