The Organization
Kenya Tea Growers Association was established in 1931 by large-scale tea producers to promote the common interests of the plantation sub-sector members in the cultivation and manufacture of tea and to promote good industrial relations amongst its members. KTA also undertakes business advocacy and represents large-scale tea producers in Kenya.
The association is seeking to recruit a Legal Manager to be based at its headquarters in Kericho.
The Role:
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder is responsible for handling legal matters of the association including implementing relevant Executive Committee decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Offer legal advice to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Committee on topical legal issues affecting or are likely to affect the Association.
- Offer legal advice to Association members and sponsored institutions as may be required
- Handle all legal matters of the Association
- Assist the Chief Executive Officer in spearheading the Association responses including amongst others: Legislative developments emanating from both national and county governments.
- Prepare legal documents and contractual instruments including those for the Association sponsored
Institutions when required to do so. - Monitor and analyse upcoming legislation and or regulations at National & County levels and advise the Association on the appropriate interventions.
- Assist the Chief Executive Officer in establishing, maintaining, and strengthening linkages for collaboration and networking amongst members and other stakeholders.
- Support the IR & Advocacy Manager, in driving the Associations advocacy and lobbying agenda.
- Assists the Chief Executive Officer in monitoring, guiding, reporting and coordinating association approach to a sustainable CR strategy. This may include sitting in Boards of institutions owned or managed by the Association.
- Documenting and managing Association records, including minutes of meetings of Branch, Executive Committee, KTGA Principals and other engagements/meetings of interest to the Association as may be required.
- Represent the Association in various fora as maybe directed.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in law with a post graduate Diploma from Kenya school of law.
- Valid membership of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
- With at least 5 years of experience in legal practice, 3 which in similar role within a corporate setup.
- Good Knowledge of the devolved and national legislative processes.
- Strong knowledge of Kenya Labour Laws, International Labour Standards, Industrial Relations Practice in Kenya, Industry Standards and Trends in the Labour Market.
- Knowledge of the current trends in Tea and or related industries.
- Good Communication skills
- Good analytical skills with technical understanding of policy and legal analysis.
- Experience in advocacy is added advantage.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to submit applications including up to date CV, copies of academic and professional certificates to info@ktga.or.ke to be received on or before 10th September 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted,