Legal Associate

About Turaco

It is urgent to find a way to insure those who are not currently insured. Turaco's mission is to relieve people from the fear of financial shocks. Our vision is to insure a billion people, effectively doubling the global number of insured individuals.

Turaco is a rapidly growing financial services start-up in Africa, introducing a new model for health and risk financing targeted at emerging customers. We provide subscription-based insurance for the mass market, bundled with everyday transactions that people are already engaging in. We collaborate with business partners to deliver affordable insurance products that truly enhance people's lives. At Turaco, we prioritise simplicity, communication, and transparency while striving to transform how insurance operates. We are in the claims paying business.

Turaco values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We're building a team where our differences enhance and strengthen us. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

Since launching in February 2019, Turaco has attracted a cumulative total of 4 million end users. We are experiencing rapid growth and are looking for team members who can evolve alongside us. To learn more, visit

About the role

Turaco is looking for a highly organized and results-driven Legal Associate to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for our legal and compliance review work.

Ideally knowledgeable and experienced in insurance legal matters, Breach of contract of insurance, Tort, Employment Matters, and legal disputes in commercial law. An ideal candidate has worked at a busy law firm or as in-house counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate various agreements, including insurance policies, service level agreements with partners, vendor agreements, and terms & conditions.
• Maintain organized and compliant commercial contracts, implementing a tracking system for all contract workflows.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary inputs and manage contract lifecycle tasks.
• Identify and appropriately escalate legal risks to teams involved in contracting with third parties.
• Enhance the operational efficiency of our contracting processes.
• Manage legal servings and legal insurance matters involving Turaco as an insurance underwriter.
• Provide legal responses and document review support to various teams.
• Conduct legal research, documentation, and offer legal advice and solutions.
• Manage legal compliance with relevant regulatory bodies (including insurance regulators, data protection, etc.)
• Manage the Company Secretary work for all Turaco entities.
• Help the business understand and manage the balance between commercial opportunities and legal risks.
• Develop templates for commonly used legal documents and review the application of the templates.

Key Qualifications

• Embody Turaco's core values: Push boundaries, Work with excellence, and Profound respect for the individual.
• 3 to 5 years of post-admission experience in a busy law firm or corporate legal department.
• Bachelor of Laws degree (LLB), Legal Diploma (Dip. in Law, KSL), and advocate of the High Court.
• Knowledge of insurance products, services, principles, and practices is an added advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High-level interpersonal and cross-cultural skills, including strong collaboration abilities.
• Self-starter, highly organized, and possessing a high degree of integrity.
• Trustworthiness and discretion in handling confidential information.
• Willingness to work effectively as a team member across different geographies and cultures.

Our Company Culture

At Turaco, our values shape our culture. They are: 1) Pushing boundaries, 2) Working with excellence, and 3) Profound respect for the individual. If you resonate with these values, we invite you to join us

Total Compensation & Benefits

Turaco provides a competitive salary that matches your experience. Additionally, we offer a range of benefits, including stock options and healthcare, all within a supportive company culture where you can thrive and build strong relationships.