Associate (Legal) – Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, a leading legal firm, is seeking an experienced Associate (Legal) to join their team.

The successful candidate will be supporting the Senior Associate in managing client relationships, delivering quality service, and ensuring assignments are completed on time and within budget. It requires effective communication, teamwork, sound judgment, ethical conduct, and the ability to manage competing priorities while meeting performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

Provide legal support to the Senior Associate in handling commercial and litigation matters, ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed timelines.

Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients, understand their needs, and respond promptly to requests for legal assistance.

Conduct legal research, analyze relevant legislation and case law, and prepare sound, practical legal advice for clients.

Draft, review, and proofread legal documents, contracts, pleadings, opinions, and other legal correspondence.

Support the preparation and management of litigation matters, including court documents, case files, and other relevant legal records.

Ensure compliance with the firm’s policies, professional standards, ethical requirements, and client confidentiality obligations.

Manage assigned tasks and client matters efficiently, balancing competing priorities while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.

Monitor developments in relevant areas of law and clients’ industries to ensure legal advice remains accurate and up to date.

Contribute to the achievement of departmental targets by managing time and resources effectively, monitoring costs, and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery.

Collaborate with colleagues and other Advocates, seek guidance when necessary, share knowledge, and participate in continuous professional development.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.

Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with a valid practicing certificate where required.

Excellent legal research, drafting, written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, high moral integrity, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision while demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning.

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