Associate | Banking and Finance | Kenya

1 day ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya ENS Full time 1,200,000 - 3,600,000 per year

An opportunity has become available for an
Associate
to join the
Banking and Finance
team in our
Nairobi
office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading law team offering a dynamic work environment and exposure to diverse matters and clients.

OVERVIEW

The individual will be afforded an opportunity to utilise his/her knowledge and experience to advise on and assist clients in executing financing transactions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


• Drafting, reviewing and amending documentation;


• Providing guidance to clients based on market awareness and an understanding of key objectives;


• Managing client expectations, deadlines and project delivery appropriately;


• Collaborating across teams, departments and jurisdictions in a fast paced, intellectually rigorous environment;


• Leadership and supervision of junior team members (as appropriate);


• Recognising opportunities for business development, assistance with and implementation of group and firm-wide business development strategies;


• Proactive engagement with clients both on and off deal with a view towards building and maintaining strong client relationships;


• Assisting with billing activities and timely invoicing;


• Provide transactional / banking and finance advice and assistance to the stakeholders involved, borrowers and lenders, lessees and lessors etc;


• Advise on applicable legal requirements;


• Conducting legal due diligences;


• Managing and implementing the firm's internal policies and procedures;


• Providing leadership, supervision, training and development.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

The candidate should be an attorney admitted to practise in Kenya. In addition thereto, the candidate should possess the following:


• At least two years' PQE in a Banking and Finance department in law practice;


• Resilient self-starter with the intellectual curiosity and versatility to continuously acquire, build upon and share knowledge;


• Evidence of a keen interest in and knowledge of applicable legal frameworks;


• Highly motivated team player with excellent organisational skills;


• Clear and concise verbal and written communicator with outstanding interpersonal skills and a good eye for detail;


• Entrepreneurial drive;


• An interest in commerce / business;


• A person of sound judgement and core values, able to establish a high level of credibility.

This is a demanding but stimulating position which will require working outside of normal office hours, when necessary. It is also essential that the candidate demonstrates the ability to understand the needs of clients and to communicate effectively with them, as well as to manage client relations and practice management, in general.

The closing date for all applications is the close of business
04 September 2025
.

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