Principal: Legal at Cellulant Corporation

Cellulant is a digital payments business. We run an ecosystem of consumers, merchants and banks in which we facilitate payments and build value through the value-added services we layer on top. In building this ecosystem we serve different types of customers with different products, in a range that includes mobile banking products, mobile credit products, US...

 

Principal: Legal

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 - 6 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

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

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Cellulant Corporation on cellulant-group.breezy.hr to apply

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