Senior Legal Counsel at Tala (formerly InVenture)

What You'll Do

• Work closely with non-legal teams to advise on product regulatory strategy and assist in structuring new lines of business
• Manage regulatory compliance, corporate governance and other compliance matters in Kenya. This includes work on emerging legislation such as the regulation of digital lenders and data privacy.
• Manage Tala’s licensing and registration obligations for existing and future business lines in Kenya
• Stay up to date on relevant rules and regulations and work with the GlobalLegal team to evaluate how they may affect Tala’s innovative and growing business
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts and other documentation on a wide range of matters including marketing, collections and payment support services
• Interact with regulatory bodies as needed
• Manage external counsel

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of post qualification legal experience with a minimum of 2+ years at a top tier law firm in Kenya, preferably on fintech, finance or corporate matters;
• A law degree from a leading university or law school;
• A demonstrated passion for Tala’s mission and an interest in keeping abreast of the latest regulatory landscape relating to Kenyan startups and the fintech sector; ;
• Experience with consumer finance and financial regulation
• Strong contractual skills with demonstrated experience with drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial contracts
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to communicate with business teams to understand and analyze business processes from a legal perspective
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized
• Self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and working independently and autonomously on both high level projects and the day-to-day requirements and paperwork of a lean legal department;
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently and independently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects in a fast-moving environment
• Willingness to work across time zones globally

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in-house, preferably at a startup and/or in the fintech industry
• Experience with financial services regulations
• Experience working with international teams

Benefits & Perks

• Flexi-time to promote a healthy mind body and soul
• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance (major & minor)