Legal Intern at Zeraki

Role Overview

Zeraki is seeking a brilliant, dynamic and driven Legal Intern to join our fast-paced in-house legal team. This is an entry-level opportunity designed for law students or recent graduates eager to gain hands-on experience in a multi-jurisdictional EdTech environment, responding to concerns in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. The Legal Intern will support day-to-day legal operations including legal research, document drafting, administrative support, and compliance tracking.

Key Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Investigate legal and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions and summarize findings for internal use. 
• Document Drafting: Assist in drafting basic contracts (NDAs, Data Processing Agreements, MoUs, Partnership Agreements, Employment Contracts); legal correspondence; and internal memos. 
• Administration & File Management: Maintain digital and physical legal files. Update trackers for statutory and regulatory filings, intellectual property, and contract renewals. 
• Meeting Support: Take minutes during internal/external legal meetings and follow up on action items.
• Cross-Department Liaison: Support requests from other departments by gathering documents or clarifying internal policies. 
• General Support: Schedule legal meetings, assist with filings and license applications, and ensure proper documentation for legal expenses and invoicing. 

Requirements

Core Competencies 

• Strong Research & Analytical Skills   
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication   
• Detail-Oriented and Highly Organized   
• Able to Handle Multiple Tasks & Prioritize   
• Professionalism, Integrity, and Confidentiality   
• Willingness to Learn & Adapt Quickly   

Candidate Requirements 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) – Third year student to 2025 Graduate 
• Prior internship or volunteer experience in legal or compliance work is an added advantage  
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools 
• Strong ethical mindset aligned with Zeraki’s values of integrity, diligence, and intelligence