Senior Associate at Lafayette Resources

Our Client A reputable mid-sized, and ambitious law firm with a wide array of experience in providing personalized and attentive service to each client at every stage in the legal process from inception to the final resolution. and is seeking to fill the position of a Senior associate. We are therefore searching for a seasoned and experienced leader to join the Institution.

Role purpose

The senior associate/counsel have capabilty of drafting and negotiating transactions in the following areas: energy & natural Resources, corporate & commercial, real estate, banking & finance, litigation & dispute and intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• To provide a high-quality legal service to the firm’s clients.
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
• Advise clients on business and legal transactions
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law
• To comply with all relevant professional and regulatory obligations.
• To contribute to the growth and development of the department and firm.
• To supervise and mentor other members of staff as required.

Qualifications

• At least Five (5) years Transactional Experience in a medium to large law firm or in-house department in the firm’s practice areas.
• Admitted to the Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• Kenya School of Law – Diploma in Law
• Undergraduate Law degree (LLB) or Graduate Law Degree with upper second-class honors
• Able to conduct own workload with minimal supervision, under supervision and while supervising or mentoring others
• Knowledge and understanding of the LSK Code of Conduct and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.