Principal Associate | Banking & Finance Lawyer at Anjarwalla & Khanna

We are looking to recruit a high calibre Principal Associate to join our Banking and Finance practice. This individual should possess excellent knowledge of financial services.

The responsibilities will include:

• Working on a wide variety of banking and finance transactions including collateralisation and ancillary procedures.
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements and documents relating to banking and finance.
• Providing legal and technical advice including issuing legal opinions.
• Preparing legal briefs and client alerts and undertaking legislative review of banking and finance laws.
• Supervising junior colleagues in the department.
• Liaising and coordinating with transaction teams in other departments in the firm as required.
• Interacting with clients to build good networks and relationships.
• Ensure timely billing and collection of fees.
• Participating in departmental trainings including conducting trainings.
• Participating in business development.

Preferred experience and personal qualities:

• Law Degree and an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• At least four (4) years’ experience in a fast-paced banking and finance legal environment.
• Ability to consult widely with Senior lawyers and Partners on areas that need further guidance.
• Ability to organise, prioritise and communicate progress to Senior lawyers and Partners and manage expectations on timelines for delivery.
• Ability to produce good first drafts of documents with minimal corrections from Senior lawyers and Partners.
• Ability to run with matters with minimal supervision from Senior lawyers and Partners.
• Actively work towards gaining a general understanding of the different legal areas.
• Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build long standing relationships.
• 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.
• A commitment to ALN’s mission and strong ethical integrity.

The role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with potential travel within and outside East Africa.