Litigation Associate at ALN Kenya

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.