RFP: Provision of Legal Services at Fairtrade International

Position Overview

This position offers a significant opportunity for career growth. Fairtrade International is seeking proposals from eligible and experienced legal service providers to deliver comprehensive legal advisory, regulatory compliance, contract management, governance support, and litigation services on a retainer and/or needs basis.

Purpose of the RFP

The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from qualified legal service providers to support Fairtrade Africa's legal, regulatory, and governance needs across regional operations.

Scope of Work

Legal Advisory

• Provide legal opinions on corporate, employment, tax, intellectual property, data protection, and NGO compliance matters
• Advise on country-specific regulatory issues across Fairtrade Africa's regional operations
• Offer advisory support on complex contractual matters

Contract Advisory & Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex contracts and agreements
• Ensure legal instruments protect the interests of Fairtrade Africa

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Represent Fairtrade Africa in legal proceedings, mediation, or arbitration
• Provide guidance on case strategy, risk assessment, and dispute prevention

Statutory & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure Fairtrade Africa's compliance with relevant laws, including employment, NGO regulations, data protection, tax, and governance requirements
• Manage statutory filings and required submissions in Kenya and applicable jurisdictions on an as-needed basis

Governance & Policy Support

• Provide legal guidance to the Board and Senior Management
• Review or support the development of organizational policies
• Conduct legal awareness and capacity-building sessions

Risk Management

• Identify emerging legal risks and provide mitigation strategies
• Conduct due diligence on partners, service providers, or agreements when required

Document Commissioning, Notarization & Witnessing

• Affidavits
• Statutory declarations
• Sworn statements
• Court documents requiring oath/affirmation
• Powers of attorney (including notarization and witness services as required)
• Certified copies of official documents