Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Overview
We are seeking a high calibre Associate. The role will report to the Partner in charge of the department.
In more detail, the areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:
• Working with other associates and assisting senior associates and partners in novel, complex and high value litigation, dispute resolution matters, corporate fraud, economic, competition, anti-bribery and corruption investigations 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, with potential travel within other towns in Kenya and/or East Africa. 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 two (2) 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.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Associate Degree

Job application procedure
If your career aspirations match this opportunity, please send your cover letter and CV to careers@africalegalnetwork.com  referencing this position A/L/22 by 12:00pm (GMT) on 27th May 2022. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

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