- Position Title: Legal Analyst – Operations & Transactions / Program Advisory
- Advert Reference: JR-0003763
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
- Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular Contract)
- Application Deadline: 22 January 2026
- Category/Department: Legal / Program Advisory / Operations & Transactions
- Salary Expectation: Estimated KSh 300,000–500,000 gross monthly (including benefits). This estimate is based on market rates for Legal Analysts, Paralegals, and Legal Operations professionals working with large international NGOs, foundations, and multinational organizations in Nairobi, referencing Glassdoor, PayScale, and NGO compensation benchmarks. Actual remuneration is determined by the employer and may vary; this is an independent approximation to guide expectations and negotiation – no legal implication intended.
Introduction
The Legal Analyst – Operations & Transactions / Program Advisory role is a high-impact opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytically strong legal professional seeking to work at the intersection of law, global programs, and international operations. This Legal Analyst position supports complex, multi-jurisdictional legal work within a globally respected foundation committed to democracy, human rights, and social justice.
As a Legal Analyst, you will play a critical enabling role within the Office of the General Counsel, supporting attorneys across Operations & Transactions and Program Advisory functions. This position is ideal for candidates with strong legal research, document management, and coordination skills who are motivated to contribute to meaningful global work while advancing their legal operations career.
About Open Society Foundations
Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and inclusive democracies where governments are accountable to their citizens. Operating across the globe, the foundation organizes grantmaking around time-limited, mission-driven projects while supporting long-term partners. Through grants, advocacy, impact investing, and strategic litigation, Open Society Foundations advance human dignity, equality, equity, and justice worldwide. The organization is deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and creating a workplace where people can bring their whole selves to work.
1. Legal Analyst – Operations & Transactions / Program Advisory (Nairobi – 1 Post)
Brief Overview:
The Legal Analyst supports two divisions within the Office of the General Counsel—Operations & Transactions and Program Advisory—by providing high-quality legal assistance, document management, research, coordination, and project support to enable attorneys to focus on strategic legal advice.
Key Responsibilities
- Support attorneys in OGC to manage complex international matters including but not limited to drafting, reviewing, analyzing and organizing documents, monitoring matter activity and pending deadlines, and progressing multi-workstream and often multi-jurisdiction transactional matters
- Provide legal insight and analysis, answer inquiries, draft agreements, and participate in the execution of the OGC strategy
- Provide assistance related to contracts, grants, litigation, other legal documents, policies and processes as assigned
- Interpret regulation, carry out legal research and assure compliance with specific legal and regulatory requirements (international and domestic) and internal policies and processes
- Support process improvements, including identifying issues, developing, and implementing process changes
- Develop and deliver training and other learning materials
- Act as support/coordination role for ongoing OGC projects, including managing logistics, agenda setting, and coordinating action items and deliverables
- Travel is required. Travel frequency depends on the role requirements.
People Responsibilities
- None
Key Internal Relationships
- Legal Division Director, Operations and Transactions
- Legal Division Director, Program Advisory
- Associate General Counsels in Operations and Transactions and Program Advisory
- Procurement and Contracting Unit
- Grants Management
- Associate Directors, Global Operations
Requirements for Appointment / Qualifications
- Experience of the above duties as a legal assistant or paralegal, in legal operations, or as a business analyst within a law firm or in a legal department
- Attention to detail, high degree of organization, and willingness to work simultaneously on a wide range of tasks and projects
- Experience and record of accomplishments in legal document review, drafting including grants, and contracts and/or template management
- Demonstrated interest in and aptitude for understanding legal concepts and complex organizational structures, demonstrated skill in communication (verbal and written) with lawyers about matters with legal content and experience with legal documents and legal support functions requiring acute attention to detail including in a virtual environment
- A practical, business-oriented approach to problem-solving, tempered by an appreciation for legal complexity and risk
- Strong relationship building skills, with experience managing inter and intra organizational relationships in complex organizational environments and building partnerships
- Strong digital literacy and a proactive interest in technology
- Project Management experience will be a plus
Desirable
- Experience with 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) requirements
- Experience working in an organization with a complex international structure and/or the non-profit field a plus
Terms of Service
- Full-Time Employment
- Regular Contract
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application online via the Open Society Foundations recruitment portal:
- Apply Online: https://osfglobal.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/OSF/job/Nairobi/Legal-Analyst–Operations—Transactions-Program-Advisory_JR-0003763?
Open Society Foundations is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for candidates with disabilities.
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