Intern - Legal | Lake Turkana Wind Power

Job Summary

NOTE: This internship is open to Nairobi-based applicants only. To support the Legal Department in providing legal, regulatory, governance, and contract management assistance to the Company. The Legal Intern will gain practical exposure to corporate legal practice within the energy sector while assisting with legal research, contract management , compliance tracking, document management, and general legal support functions. The role is intended to provide structured professional development and practical legal experience within a corporate environment, while contributing to the efficient delivery of legal and compliance services across the business.

Job Details

Key Activities and Accountabilities

The Legal Intern shall support the Legal Department in carrying out the following activities:

Legal Support and Research

Conduct legal research on applicable laws, regulations, and emerging legal developments relevant to the Company’s operations.
Support preparation of legal opinions, internal memoranda, summaries, and briefing notes.
Assist in reviewing legislation, regulatory frameworks, and compliance obligations relevant to the energy sector and corporate governance.

Contract Management

Assist in reviewing standard agreements, non-disclosure agreements, consultancy agreements, service contracts, and other commercial documents.
Support contract tracking, filing, and maintenance of the contract register.
Assist in organizing executed contracts and maintaining legal documentation records.
Support circulation of contract approval documentation.

Compliance and Governance Support

Assist in maintaining legal and regulatory compliance registers.
Support tracking of licences, permits, statutory filings, and renewal timelines.
Assist in, document control, and governance documentation.
Support implementation of internal compliance initiatives and monitoring activities.

Administrative and Departmental Support

Support meeting coordination, preparation of minutes, and follow-up actions where required.
Assist in preparing reports, presentations, and departmental updates.
Perform any other legal or administrative duties assigned by the Legal Department.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution.
Demonstrated interest in corporate, commercial, regulatory, governance, or energy law.
Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

About Company

Lake Turkana Wind Power Limited

https://ltwp.co.ke/

LTWP has 365 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 850KW, providing reliable, low-cost energy to Kenya’s national grid – approximately 12% of the country’s installed capacity. LTWP is connected to the Kenyan national grid through a 438km associated transmission line.