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Litigation Associate

2 months ago

Nairobi, Kenya Corporate Staffing Services Full time

About 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’s excellence, achievements and innovation from within Africa’s legal community. ALN Kenya is also ranked first in Kenya by various legal guides, including Chambers Global, IFLR1000, and Legal 500. ALN Kenya is the founding member of ALN, an alliance of leading corporate law firms currently in fifteen key African jurisdictions, providing seamless and effective legal, advisory and transactional services across the continent. ALN has a presence in Francophone, Anglophone, Lusophone and Arabic speaking Africa: Algeria, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia

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.

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