Associate - Private Client / Trusts & Estates

About the role

Bowmans is recruiting an Associate to advise high-net-worth individuals, families, trustees and family-owned businesses on trusts, estate planning, succession, wealth preservation and fiduciary structures. The role covers drafting and reviewing trust documents, giving strategic legal advice, managing trust establishment and administration, conducting legal research and helping clients implement bespoke succession and wealth transfer solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients on trusts, succession planning, estate administration, wealth preservation and family wealth structures.
• Draft and review trust deeds, wills and other estate planning and fiduciary documents.
• Conduct legal due diligence and identify legal, regulatory and governance risks.
• Support the establishment, administration and governance of trusts and fiduciary structures.
• Advise on asset-holding, investment and family business structures.
• Prepare legal opinions, advisory memoranda and other client deliverables supported by legal research.
• Manage client matters and liaise with clients, trustees and other professional advisers.

Required profile

• LLB degree with a strong academic record and admission to practice in Kenya with 2-5 years' PQE.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation and analytical skills, with a track record supporting senior lawyers serving local and multinational clients.
• Excellent communication, presentation and research skills, able to work in a large, dynamic team.
• Ability to build and leverage internal and external networks and collaborate across functions.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of trust law, succession law, estate planning and private client practice.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

What we offer

• A dynamic, collaborative working environment within a top-tier practice.
• Exposure to high-profile transactions across Africa.
• Career progression pathways and structured professional development.
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience.

Candidates apply by submitting a detailed CV and cover letter stating their relevant experience by 20 November 2026; applications are handled in strict confidence and only shortlisted candidates are contacted.