Legal Internship at Kenya Association of Manufacturers

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.

Apply for this vacancy

Deadline: Sunday, August 16, 2026

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