A confidential employer in Nyeri, Kenya is hiring an Executive Assistant for their Legal and Compliance team — a role that demands genuine discretion, sharp organisational instincts, and the ability to keep senior leadership running without friction.
If you’ve supported a legal, compliance, or senior leadership function before and you take confidentiality seriously, this is a strong opportunity to step into a high-trust role.
About This Role
The Executive Assistant will sit directly within the Legal and Compliance function, handling sensitive documentation, complex scheduling, and administrative coordination across multiple stakeholders. This isn’t a general admin position — the employer is specifically looking for someone with prior exposure to legal environments or executive-level support roles where discretion is non-negotiable.
The role is based in Nyeri, Kenya and is an on-site position.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Legal and Compliance team
- Manage complex calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments across multiple stakeholders
- Handle, organise, and maintain highly confidential and sensitive documents with strict discretion
- Prepare and manage legal and compliance documentation and correspondence
- Track key deadlines, follow-ups, and compliance-related deliverables
- Support preparation of materials, reports, and presentations
- Maintain organised digital filing systems for legal and compliance records
- Assist in compliance processes, audits, and special projects as required
Required Qualifications
Experience
- Proven experience working in a legal environment or handling highly confidential and sensitive information
- Previous experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leadership or legal/compliance teams
Skills and Competencies
- Strong understanding of confidentiality, discretion, and data protection principles
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite — Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- High level of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment
- Ability to work independently and proactively
For guidance on presenting these competencies effectively in your CV, LinkedIn Salary data shows Executive Assistant roles in Kenya typically require a demonstrated track record of supporting C-suite or legal leadership — lead with specific examples of confidential work, not general descriptions.
Salary, Contract & Location Details
Compensation
Salary details are not disclosed in the job description. Research from Glassdoor Kenya indicates Executive Assistant roles in Nairobi and Central Kenya typically range from KES 60,000–120,000 per month depending on the seniority of the team supported and the organisation’s sector. Legal and compliance-facing EA roles sit toward the upper end of that band.
Contract Type
Not specified. Clarify whether this is permanent, fixed-term, or contract during the interview process.
Location
Nyeri, Kenya — on-site. This role is not remote. Candidates should be able to reliably commute to or relocate to Nyeri.
