Junior Associate II (Legal)

Role Overview

Working alongside a Senior Associate, you will support commercial and litigation matters from early research and document preparation through to client communication and case administration. Your work will help clients receive practical, timely legal guidance while enabling the team to deliver assignments to the required standard, schedule, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Associate with commercial and dispute-related work, checking that assigned tasks are accurate and completed within agreed deadlines.
• Respond to client enquiries, clarify their legal needs, and maintain professional, responsive working relationships.
• Research legislation and case law, assess their relevance to client issues, and contribute to clear, practical legal advice.
• Prepare, review, and proofread contracts, pleadings, legal opinions, correspondence, and other matter-related documents.
• Help organise litigation files and prepare court documents and supporting records for ongoing matters.
• Protect confidential information and follow the firm’s procedures, professional obligations, and ethical standards.
• Plan and prioritise work across multiple assignments, track time and costs, and support the team’s service and performance goals.
• Keep informed about relevant legal and industry developments, collaborate with colleagues, and seek guidance or share knowledge as appropriate.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognised university.
• Admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; a valid practising certificate where required.
• Strong legal research and document-drafting ability, with careful attention to detail.
• Excellent written and spoken English, confident client communication, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Good organisation and interpersonal skills, sound judgement, integrity, and the ability to manage competing demands under pressure.
• Capacity to work with minimal supervision while recognising when to consult senior colleagues.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and maintaining current legal knowledge.