Litigation Lawyers at Anjarwalla & Khanna | ALN

We are seeking two (2) high calibre Associates who will report to the Litigation Partners.

In more detail, the areas of responsibility include but are not limited to:

• Assisting Senior Associates and Partners in novel, complex and high value litigation, dispute resolution matters, corporate fraud, economic, competition, anti-bribery and corruption investigations and all other areas of law related to the foregoing.
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, court documents and correspondence.
• Attending court to represent clients.
• Attending client meetings in and out of the office.
• Undertaking due diligence on litigation matters.
• Providing legal and technical advice including drafting legal opinions.
• Prudent financial management of files i.e., collection of deposit, time recording, monitoring work in progress, raising invoices and following up on payments.
• Building and maintaining good networks and relationships with clients and potential clients.
• Facilitating/participating in departmental trainings.
• Participating in business development.
• Contributing to the litigation department’s knowledge management.
• Participating in the review and/or drafting of legislation.

Experience and personal qualities

• Law Degree and an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
• At least two to three years’ post qualification experience in litigation.
• Excellent matter management skills.
• 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.

The following personal qualities are preferred:

• Ability to multitask and handle varied moving parts in a complex and demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Extremely organised and efficient.
• Ability to communicate and present effectively and persuasively, in person and in writing.
• The ability to build and maintain highly effective working relationships with a range of people (both internally and externally).
• Commitment to teamwork and working in a professional manner; and
• Commitment to our mission and strong ethical integrity.

The roles will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with potential travel within other towns in Kenya and/or East Africa.