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Legal Counsel / Head of Legal (EMEA)

Accelera Digital Group · Nairobi

Accelera Digital GroupNairobiPosted 24 October 2026Apply by 23 November 2026

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Closing date
23 November 2026 (30 days left)
Where
Nairobi, Kenya
How to apply
On brightermonday.co.ke, where the employer takes applications.
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Accelera Digital Group has 11 open roles on RezSync.

You will play a critical role in formalizing our international presence, managing complex multi-regional legal structures, and safeguarding our commercial interests across diverse markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Contracting & Negotiations:

Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with global customers and technology partners.

Ensure all contracts align with ADG’s service models: Advisory, Implementation, and Managed Services.

Manage legal relationships with major technology partners (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS, Datadog) and a diverse client base in fintech, gaming, and telecoms.

2. Entity Management & Global Expansion:

Lead the legal setup and registration of new entities and company structures across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

Oversee the legal requirements for upcoming office openings in markets such as Monaco, Tanzania and the UK.

Ensure compliance with local corporate laws and licensing requirements in each jurisdiction of operation.

3. Policy Development & Governance:

Build, implement, and maintain comprehensive corporate policies to standardize operations across global offices.

Advise leadership on legal risks associated with Data Analytics, AI, and Cybersecurity domains.

Develop frameworks for data privacy and cross-border data transfers in compliance with regional regulations.

Qualifications

Experience: Proven experience (8+ years) in corporate law, preferably within the technology consulting or IT services industry.

Regional Expertise: Strong understanding of legal frameworks in the Middle East and Africa; experience in European markets is a significant plus.

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to manage complex corporate structuring and entity formation.

Sharp commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk against business growth objectives.

Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to represent ADG to high-level stakeholders and partners.

Education: Law degree from a recognized institution and professional legal certification/bar admission.

You will play a critical role in formalizing our international presence, managing complex multi-regional legal structures, and safeguarding our commercial interests across diverse markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Commercial Contracting & Negotiations:

Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements with global customers and technology partners.

Ensure all contracts align with ADG’s service models: Advisory, Implementation, and Managed Services.

Manage legal relationships with major technology partners (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS, Datadog) and a diverse client base in fintech, gaming, and telecoms.

2. Entity Management & Global Expansion:

Lead the legal setup and registration of new entities and company structures across Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.

Oversee the legal requirements for upcoming office openings in markets such as Monaco, Tanzania and the UK.

Ensure compliance with local corporate laws and licensing requirements in each jurisdiction of operation.

3. Policy Development & Governance:

Build, implement, and maintain comprehensive corporate policies to standardize operations across global offices.

Advise leadership on legal risks associated with Data Analytics, AI, and Cybersecurity domains.

Develop frameworks for data privacy and cross-border data transfers in compliance with regional regulations.

Qualifications

Experience: Proven experience (8+ years) in corporate law, preferably within the technology consulting or IT services industry.

Regional Expertise: Strong understanding of legal frameworks in the Middle East and Africa; experience in European markets is a significant plus.

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to manage complex corporate structuring and entity formation.

Sharp commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk against business growth objectives.

Excellent negotiation skills, with the ability to represent ADG to high-level stakeholders and partners.

Education: Law degree from a recognized institution and professional legal certification/bar admission.

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