Legal Associate – 3 Years Post‑Admission Experience

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate advocate to join a leading law firm as a Legal Associate. The successful candidate will handle a variety of legal assignments, provide high‑quality advice to clients, and mentor junior associates and trainees.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and review legal documents such as HR policies, manuals, commercial supplier contracts, pleadings and correspondence.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support client matters.
• Represent clients in court, attend hearings and manage court‑related duties.
• Prepare training materials and deliver training sessions to junior staff.
• Produce internal reports and maintain documentation on the firm’s e‑platforms.
• Ensure timely billing, collection and adherence to the firm’s quality standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance and professional development opportunities for junior legal staff.
• Perform other legal tasks as assigned in line with firm policies.

Required profile

• LLB (or equivalent) with at least Second Class Honours, Upper Division.
• Minimum B+ in KCSE.
• Advocate of the High Court with a current practising certificate and at least three years post‑admission experience in a busy environment.
• Strong experience in litigation and in handling employment and labour relations matters.
• Proven ability to deliver high‑quality legal advice and draft legal documents.
• Excellent research, writing, analytical and communication skills.

Required skills

• Legal drafting
• Litigation support
• Employment and labour law advisory
• Legal research and analysis