We are looking for a Head of Legal, Risk, Compliance & Governance to build and lead the function through which Zeraki manages its legal, regulatory, risk and governance obligations. Reporting to our Co-Founder & CEO, you will own the legal operating model, regulatory strategy, enterprise risk, governance and transaction readiness. This is a senior institution-building role at the intersection of strategy, product, finance, partnerships and the Board. Across our most consequential initiatives—embedded finance, AI-enabled products, fundraising and new markets—you will serve as Zeraki’s principal internal legal advisor.
Requirements include 7+ years of post-qualification experience across commercial, corporate and regulatory law, risk and compliance, including leadership of a legal, compliance or governance function. Candidates should have a track record of building—or materially improving—a legal, compliance or governance function, system or major programme, and strong company secretarial experience. An LLB or equivalent, admission to the Bar in Kenya or another relevant jurisdiction, and a company secretarial qualification such as CPS(K) are required. Experience in regulated or multi-country businesses (fintech, payments, financial services, data-intensive or platform models) is desired.