🇰🇪 Updated April 18, 2026

Legal Counsel in Kenya

Detailed salary information for Legal Counsel positions in Kenya, including pay in KES and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)
2,711,900 KES
Salary in USD / year
$20,630.89
National Percentile
Top 15%

About This Role

Corporate Attorneys provide legal counsel and representation to organizations. They handle legal matters, contracts, mergers, acquisitions, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations relevant to the business.

Key Responsibilities

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

2–11 years
Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Contract
26%
Intern
24%
Temporary
21%
Part-Time
16%
Full-Time
13%

Common Qualifications

M.Tech
16%
M.Com
16%
MBA
13%
PhD
13%
BBA
13%
BCA
11%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Legal Counsel title in Kenya often specialize in these roles:

Common Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance
Stock Options or Equity Grants
Employee Recognition Programs
Health Insurance
Social and Recreational Activities
Childcare Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Relocation Assistance
Flexible Work Arrangements
Professional Development

Job Details

Job TitleLegal Counsel
CategoryLegal
Country🇰🇪 Kenya
CurrencyKES
Annual Salary (per year)2,711,900 KES
Annual Salary in USD (per year)$20,630.89
Income TierTop 10%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary
2,711,900
Bottom 50% Avg
69,857
Middle 40% Avg
470,395
Top 10% Avg
2,307,347
Top 1% Avg
6,741,080
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