Head of Legal

The role

The Head of Legal, East Africa will act as a senior legal partner across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. You will oversee regional legal matters including commercial contracts, regulatory issues, governance, litigation, debt collection, and employment support.

What you will do

• Advise the business and assess the legal impact of business decisions
• Oversee all legal matters in East Africa and monitor legal counsel
• Provide regulatory advice and engage with Regulatory Authorities
• Review and negotiate vendor contracts
• Perform company secretarial work and corporate structure management
• Advise on governance best practice and compliance
• Oversee litigation and manage external counsel
• Supervise debt collection efforts and external lawyers
• Provide legal support on employee-related litigation and company policies
• Develop training content and conduct training on legal matters

Required qualifications

• Strong skills in reviewing and negotiating contracts
• Adept at managing relationships with stakeholders
• Ability to convey information clearly and concisely
• Thorough understanding of relevant regulations and compliance requirements
• Knowledge of the local environment including cultural, economic, and legal aspects
• Skilled in handling crises and unexpected situations
• Able to plan, execute, and oversee projects
• Strong administrative skills
• Highest level of ethical standards and integrity
• Attention to detail in legal documentation and analysis
• Proactive initiative in identifying legal risks
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

About the company

LIONPRO is a second-generation, family-owned trading company with over 30 years of experience connecting animal feed, pet food, and aquaculture ingredients with customers globally. The company operates across 4 continents and 50+ countries.