Founded in 2012 and with HQ in Riga, Eleving Group is a publicly listed international fintech operating across 18 countries on 3 continents.
Our team of 4,600+ people brings together different cultures, perspectives, and experiences. Together we create vehicle, smartphone, and consumer financing solutions for more than 2.2 million registered users worldwide.
At Eleving Group, you’ll think beyond one role, team, or market — working across borders, making an international impact, and seeing your work travel beyond your desk as you grow with the company.
Maren VeeckmanHead of Legal & Compliance Africa and Asia
your missionProvide practical, business focused legal support that enables the Group to grow across Africa. You’ll manage contracts, strengthen governance and legal processes, and help teams navigate risk across multiple markets.
teamLegal
locationNairobi, Kenya [relocation required]
your responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including financing agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements
- Oversee contract management systems and standardization to support consistent contracting across the region
- Provide practical legal advice to business units on commercial and operational matters
- Work cross-functionally with business teams to identify and address legal risks
- Support regulatory and compliance matters where needed
- Drive the development of internal legal policies and processes across the region
- Oversee corporate governance processes and transactions, including corporate records and board and shareholder matters
- Coordinate external counsel across the region where needed
- Support the Regional Head of Legal and Compliance with any other legal or compliance matters as assigned
what we're looking for
- A Master of Laws [LLM] degree from a recognised institution
- A Bachelor of Laws [LLB] degree as the underlying qualification
- Minimum 5 years of post-admission legal experience
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Good commercial drafting and contract negotiation skills, with attention to detail
- Ability to provide clear, practical legal advice in a business context, translating legal concepts into actionable guidance
- Basic understanding of corporate governance principles and company law
- Solutions-oriented, comfortable working with limited resources in a fast-paced environment
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English
- Organised and reliable, able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
- Collaborative and willing to work cross-functionally with non-legal teams
- Leadership potential to guide and develop junior legal staff across different markets
Bonus points for:
- Multi-jurisdictional legal experience; exposure to African markets is welcome
- Prior in-house legal experience within financial services, fintech, or other regulated sectors
what we offer
- Relocation support [flights to Nairobi, visas & work permits]
- Monthly housing allowance and periodic flights back to home country
- Health insurance package for you and your family if relocating together
- A prime opportunity to be a part of regional legal & compliance initiatives across multiple East African markets
- The chance to make a real impact in a fast-moving, low-bureaucracy environment
- A multicultural, professional, and collaborative team, where your expertise is valued and your ideas matter
- A supportive and dynamic workplace culture