Senior Associate - Dispute Resolution

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Associate to join our Dispute Resolution team in Nairobi. The ideal candidate will be a robust litigator with extensive experience navigating complex commercial disputes within the Kenyan court system and through alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms. This role demands a strategic thinker capable of managing high-stakes mandates with minimal supervision, providing commercially astute legal counsel and leading teams through the full lifecycle of a dispute.\n\n### Key Responsibilities\n\n#### Dispute Strategy and Advocacy\n- Formulate comprehensive litigation and settlement strategies that align with clients' broader commercial objectives.\n- Represent clients in complex commercial disputes before the Kenyan Courts and local and international arbitrations.\n- Draft and review high-quality pleadings, witness statements, applications and legal submissions.\n- Handle mentions, applications, and full trials, demonstrating exceptional oral advocacy and technical proficiency.\n\n#### Client & Matter Management\n- Liaise effectively with international law firms and foreign counsel to ensure seamless representation for global clients with interests in the African continent.\n- Manage large-scale debt recovery portfolios.\n- Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring the delivery of proactive, high-quality, and cost-effective legal solutions.\n- Supervise and mentor junior associates and trainee advocates, overseeing their work product and professional development.\n- Manage budgets and timelines for complex matters.\n\n#### Business Development\n- Actively participate in pitching for new mandates.\n- Draft legal alerts on emerging trends, legislation and judicial decisions.\n- Contribute to the firm’s thought leadership.\n\n### Qualifications & Experience\n- Admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate and in good standing with the LSK.\n- LLB degree (Minimum Second-Class Honors, Upper Division) from a recognized university and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.\n- Minimum of seven (7) years’ post-admission experience in a busy commercial litigation department, with a proven track record.\n- Advanced knowledge of the Civil Procedure Act & Rules, the Arbitration Act and Rules, the Evidence Act and the Appellate Jurisdiction Act.\n- Demonstrated experience in managing legal teams and coordinating complex, multi-party disputes.\n\n### How to Apply\nInterested and qualified candidates should apply online via LinkedIn through the application link provided below.