Regional Legal Counsel

About the Role

• We are seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join the Africa Hub legal team. This role is primarily focused on corporate and commercial law, supporting the Group's growing operations across multiple African jurisdictions.
• Eleving Group is an international fintech company operating across 17 markets on three continents, offering vehicle and consumer financing solutions that drive financial inclusion in underserved communities. Africa represents a key growth region, and this role offers genuine cross-border exposure and Group-level visibility.
• We welcome applications from international candidates and are open to supporting relocation.
• This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious legal professional looking to take on a pan-African role with real impact and career growth potential.
• This role reports to the Regional Head of Legal & Compliance

Relocation to Nairobi (Kenya) with travel across African markets is required.

What You Will Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including financing agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
• Oversee contract management systems and standardization to support consistent contracting across the region.
• Provide practical legal advice to business units on commercial and operational matters.
• Work cross-functionally with business teams to identify and address legal risks.
• Support regulatory and compliance matters where needed.
• Drive the development of internal legal policies and processes across the region.
• Oversee corporate governance processes and transactions, including corporate records and board and shareholder matters.
• Coordinate external counsel across the region where needed.
• Support the Regional Head of Legal and Compliance with any other legal or compliance matters as assigned.

What You Have

Education

• A Master of Laws (LLM) degree from a recognised institution.
• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree as the underlying qualification.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of post-admission legal experience.
• Prior in-house legal experience within financial services, fintech, or other regulated sectors is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Multi-jurisdictional legal experience is a plus; exposure to African markets is welcome.
• Some experience setting up or improving legal processes is an advantage.

Competences

• Good commercial drafting and contract negotiation skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice in a business context, translating legal concepts into actionable guidance.
• Basic understanding of corporate governance principles and company law.
• Some exposure to regulated environments is a bonus.
• Solutions-oriented, comfortable working with limited resources in a fast-paced environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Organised and reliable, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative and willing to work cross-functionally with non-legal teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard legal research tools.
• Leadership potential to guide and develop junior legal staff across different markets.

What We Offer

• Monthly housing allowance and periodic flights back to your home country.
• Relocation support (flights to Nairobi, visas).
• Health insurance package for you and your family.