Associate Advocate

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in corporate, commercial, and conveyancing transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements and related documentation.
• Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions where required.
• Support transaction execution, due diligence exercises, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Manage client files and ensure timely delivery of assignments.
• Attend to client instructions and maintain professional client relationships.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality legal services.
• Contribute to business development initiatives where applicable.
• Undertake any other duties assigned within the Corporate, Commercial & Conveyancing Department.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practising certificate.
• 6–24 months Post-Qualification Experience.
• Prior experience working in a law firm is mandatory.
• Minimum academic performance of B+ (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable interest and practical exposure in Corporate, Commercial & Conveyancing work.
• Exposure to business development will be an added advantage.
• Strong drafting, legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting corporate and commercial transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Professionalism, integrity, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative working style and sound emotional intelligence.
• Evidence of increasing responsibility, ownership of deliverables, and meaningful client exposure.