Summary: Summary: Principal Assistant role at SportPesa. Responsible for supporting legal operations, preparing documents, and coordinating legal matters. Requ...

Job Details

  • Deadline: 24/08/2026
  • Company: SportPesa
  • Location: Nairobi
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Salary: Open

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Assistant- Legal

Date Posted: 19/08/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Job Level: Entry

Employer: SportPesa

Industry: Legal

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 24/08/2026

Summary: Principal Assistant role at SportPesa. Responsible for supporting legal operations, preparing documents, and coordinating legal matters. Requires a relevant law qualification, legal experience, and strong administrative skills. The role is based in Nairobi with duties performed on-site.

Department/Division: Legal

Reporting To Chief Legal Officer

Key Responsibilities

  • Legal support: document management, contract/admin coordination, legal research support, liaising with lawyers, compliance tracking, and maintaining records.
  • Coordinate communication between attorneys, clients, courts, and third parties
  • Manage calendars, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and interviews
  • Track deadlines, court dates, and filing requirements
  • Maintain and organize legal files, both physical and digital
  • Assist with e-filing documents through state and federal court systems
  • Prepare and format legal documents, such as pleadings, contracts, and correspondence
  • Draft or proofread legal documents.
  • Conduct basic legal research
  • Support trial preparation, including assembling exhibits and case materials
  • Provide administrative support to the CLO
  • Making follow-ups on booking travel arrangements and accommodation for CLO when necessary.
  • Any other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors/Diploma in Law
  • Legal education/experience plus familiarity with sports administration, excellent organization, communication
  • Experience in Sports Sector is an added advantage
  • Two years’ experience in a similar position
  • Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
  • Outstanding organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality

How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge, possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your application letter and CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Principal Assistant-Legal) to

hr@sportpesa.com

by

24th August 2026.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

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