As a Senior Associate in the Corporate/Commercial department, you will play a pivotal role in managing complex legal matters independently while supervising junior legal staff. The position involves providing high-level legal advisory services across various sectors including financial services, real estate, ICT, and energy.
Key Responsibilities
Advise clients on a broad range of commercial law matters including contract law, company law, energy, mining, projects and PPPs, capital markets, M&A, employment, and regulatory compliance.
Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including shareholders’ agreements, joint ventures, service agreements, procurement contracts, and technology contracts.
Undertake legal due diligence processes, deal structuring, and execution of corporate transactions.
Provide strategic legal advisory on employment matters, data protection, ESG, and anti-bribery compliance.
Advise on structuring of businesses including family-owned-businesses, multinationals, not-for-profit organizations etc.
Support business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery.
Manage client matters independently, including the supervision of junior lawyers.
Qualifications and Experience
An LL.B Degree with at least Second-Class Upper Division from a recognized university.
At least Five (5) to Seven (7) years of relevant post-admission experience in a reputable law firm.
Proven experience in corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, and commercial transactions.
Expertise in entity set-up and registration (local and cross-border), corporate governance, and company secretarial support.
Strong advisory experience in regulatory compliance, licensing, and sector-specific frameworks such as financial services, real estate, ICT, and energy.
Strong knowledge and practical experience in Data Protection, Cybersecurity, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), and Fintech.
Passionate and enthusiastic about the law and its developments.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the HR Fleek application portal at https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1175707. Ensure your application clearly demonstrates your suitability for the role.
