Litigation Associate at ALN Kenya

ALN Kenya has been widely recognised as a leader by top directories and institutions. The firm has won various international awards, including the ‘African Law Firm of the Year – Large Practice’ award at the African Legal Awards five times since the launch of the award in 2013, including in 2020. This prestigious award recognises the firm&r...

 

Litigation Associate

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience5 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

We are seeking a high calibre Associate whose areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: 

  • Working with other associates and assisting senior associates and partners in dispute resolution matters, corporate fraud, economic, competition, anti-bribery and corruption investigations and in novel complex and high value debt recovery and all other areas of law related to the foregoing.
  • Drafting and reviewing pleadings, court documents and correspondence.
  • Undertaking due diligence on litigation matters.
  • Providing legal and technical advice including drafting legal opinions.
  • Ensure billing and collection of deposit and fees.
  • Building and maintaining good networks and relationships with clients and potential clients.
  • Lead and/or participate in departmental trainings.
  • Participate in business development.
  • Contribute to the litigation department’s knowledge management.
  • Participate in the review and/or drafting of legislation.

The role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Firm adopts a one region approach, and the successful individual will be expected to handle work across different offices within the ALN Network.

Experience and personal qualities 

  • Law Degree and an advocate of the High Court.
  • At least 5 years post qualification experience in litigation.
  • Demonstrated experience in working on large scale projects with multiple stakeholders.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Proficient in the use of IT Systems including Microsoft Office packages.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and an ability to communicate clearly with a range of people from diverse backgrounds.

The following personal qualities are preferred:

  • Ability to multitask and handle varied moving parts in a complex and demanding environment.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
  • Extremely organised and efficient.
  • Ability to communicate and present effectively and persuasively, in person and in writing.
  • The ability to build and maintain highly effective working relationships with a range of people (both internally and externally).
  • A commitment to teamwork and working in a professional manner.
  • A commitment to our mission and strong ethical integrity.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to ALN Kenya on alnafrica.bamboohr.com to apply

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