Associate (Legal) – Nairobi

About the role

A leading legal firm in Nairobi is looking for an experienced Associate (Legal) to support its Senior Associate. The Associate helps manage client relationships, delivers quality service and ensures assignments are completed on time and within budget. The role is full-time, lower mid-level, based in Nairobi.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the Senior Associate on commercial and litigation matters, keeping work accurate and on agreed timelines.
• Build strong client relationships, understand their needs and respond promptly to requests for legal assistance.
• Conduct legal research, analyse legislation and case law, and prepare practical legal advice.
• Draft, review and proofread legal documents, contracts, pleadings, opinions and other correspondence.
• Support litigation matters, including court documents, case files and related records.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, professional standards, ethical requirements and client confidentiality.
• Manage competing priorities, monitor cost developments and contribute to departmental targets.
• Keep up with changes in the law and clients' industries, and collaborate with colleagues and Advocates.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised university.
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with a valid practicing certificate where required.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, attention to detail, sound judgment and the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

Required skills

• Excellent legal research and drafting skills.
• Fluent English and good written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.