The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), a business membership organization representing over 1000 leading manufacturing and value-added companies in Kenya, is hiring a Legal Intern in Nairobi
Report to: Manager – Legal and Regulatory
Department: Policy and Regulatory Advocacy
Contract Type: 6 Months Internship
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Job Purpose:
We are seeking a motivated intern to provide administrative, research, coordination, and documentation support to the Legal and Regulatory Section in advancing KAM’s legal, regulatory, policy, compliance, and member advocacy initiatives.
Duties & Responsibilities
i. Legal Research & Regulatory Monitoring
- Conduct legal and regulatory research on legislation, regulations, policies, legal notices, standards, and public participation matters affecting manufacturers.
- Monitor national and county legislative and regulatory developments relevant to KAM members.
- Prepare preliminary summaries, issue notes, and regulatory updates for departmental review.
ii. Policy, Advocacy & Compliance Support
- Draft memoranda, position papers, issue matrices, correspondence, and consultation notes for departmental review.
- Compile member feedback on legal and regulatory issues for advocacy engagements.
- Track compliance obligations, regulatory timelines, and action points arising from stakeholder engagements.
iii. Documentation & Secretariat Support
- Prepare briefs, matrices, summaries, minutes, memoranda, and correspondence.
- Provide logistical and secretariat support for meetings, public participation forums, consultations, and engagements with regulators and government agencies.
- Draft minutes, attendance records, meeting briefs, and action trackers.
iv. Contract Review & Records Management
- Support preliminary review of contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, and related legal documents for completeness, formatting, and attachments.
- Maintain and update the contract tracker, including status, timelines, responsible officers, renewal periods, expiry dates, and pending actions.
- Organize contract records, file executed agreements, follow up on outstanding inputs, and escalate contracts requiring review, approval, renewal, or closure.
V. Contract Review & Records Management
- Support preliminary review of contracts, agreements, memoranda of understanding, and related legal documents for completeness, formatting, and attachments.
- Maintain and update the contract tracker, including status, timelines, responsible officers, renewal periods, expiry dates, and pending actions.
- Organize contract records, file executed agreements, follow up on outstanding inputs, and escalate contracts requiring review, approval, renewal, or closure.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution.
- Completion of the Kenya School of Law programme (awaiting admission to the Bar) or recent admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
- Prior internship or attachment experience in a legal, regulatory, policy, or corporate environment is an added advantage.
Personal attributes and skills:
- Legal Research & Analysis – Ability to interpret laws, regulations, and policies with precision.
- Regulatory Monitoring – Strong attention to detail in tracking compliance deadlines and developments.
- Documentation & Writing – Skilled in drafting accurate briefs, minutes, and memoranda.
- Administrative Coordination – Competence in organizing meetings, logistics, and stakeholder engagements
- Contract Management – Knowledge of contract review processes and records tracking.
- Knowledge Management – Proficiency in maintaining databases, trackers, and filing systems for efficient retrieval.
What We Offer:
- Practical Exposure: Gain hands-on experience in a leading manufacturing Business Member Organization, working directly on sectoral initiatives and industry-driven projects.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build networks and gain direct exposure to high-level stakeholders from government, private sector, and development partners, enhancing your understanding of policy and industry dynamics.
- Mentorship & Guidance: Receive structured mentorship from KAM’s Agility Team, providing professional guidance, career development support, and insights into organizational leadership.