Mid-Level to Senior Associate: Projects, Energy and Infrastructure

Job Purpose

We are seeking an accomplished and commercially astute mid-level to senior associate to join our market- leading Projects, Energy & Infrastructure ("PEI") team. As an associate you will assume day-to-day responsibility for originating, leading, and executing high-value, complex transactions across East and Southern Africa. Working closely with partners, you will supervise and mentor junior lawyers, manage multidisciplinary deal teams, and play a key role in achieving the firm's strategic objective of beingthe pre-eminent regionaladviser on energy and infrastructure mandates.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Transaction Leadership
   : Act as lead associate on complex projectdevelopment, financing, and M&A matters in the power, oil & gas, renewables, transport, water and social-infrastructure sectors. Structure, draft and negotiate key project documents, finance agreements, and security packages, and drive all work streams to successful closing.
2. Client Relationship & Business Development
   : Serves the primary day-to-day contactfor sponsor, lender, government and multilateral clients. Identify new opportunities, prepare pitch materials, contribute to panel tenders, and help deepen existing client relationships in line with the PEI practice plan.
3. Team Management &Mentoring
   : Scope, resource and supervise work undertaken by junior and mid- level associates, trainees and paralegals. Provide hands-on training, feedback and performance evaluations while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
4. Cross-Practice Collaboration
   : Coordinate seamlessly with colleagues in other teams within the firm including banking & finance, construction, environmental, tax, competition and disputes to deliver integrated, commercially focused advice.
5. Knowledge & Thought Leadership
   : Lead internal know-how initiatives, develop precedents, present at client seminars and industry conferences, and contribute articles to leading energy and infrastructure publications.
6. Risk, Compliance & Financial Management
   : Ensure all matters comply with the firm's risk management policies, manage matter budgets, monitor WIP, and drive timely billing and collections.
7. Strategic Contribution
   : Work with partners to refine practice strategy, monitor market trends, and contribute to the firm's regional expansion.

Experience and Qualifications

• Educational Background
  : LLB (or equivalent) with a strong academic record; admission to practice in Kenya (or another common-law African jurisdiction).
• Professional Experience
  : 5–8 years post-admission experience, the majority spent advising on major projects and energy/infrastructure development and/or finance transactions in leading local or international firms. Demonstrable track record of leading work streams on multi-jurisdictional mandates.
• Technical Excellence
  : Mastery of project development, limited-recourse financing, concession structures, PPP frameworks and related regulatory regimes.
• Leadership & Interpersonal Skills
  : Proven ability to lead teams, inspire confidence, and build lasting relationships.
• Commercial Acumen & Communication
  : Exceptional drafting, negotiation and analytical skills, coupled with the ability to distil complex issues into clear, actionable advice that advances clients' commercial objectives.
• Business Development Orientation
  : Demonstrated success in client origination, networking within the energy and infrastructure sectors, and contributing to revenue growth.
• Language & Regional Exposure
  : Fluency in English is essential; working knowledge of French or Portuguese and prior experience across multiple African jurisdictions will be an advantage.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV and cover letter, clearly indicating their relevant transactional experience and highlighting leadership roles on recent deals.

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Bowmans is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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