Litigation Associate Job in Kenya

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A Reputable Full Service Law Firm - Kenya

Associate – Litigation & Associate – Commercial

The Company:

Our Client is an internationally recognized reputable full service law firm that provides a broad range of Corporate, Commercial and Litigation legal services. 
The firm is looking to fill the two above positions both which offer exciting career growth opportunities.

Litigation Associate

Specific Experience:
  • At least 5 years post admission litigation experience in a medium to large sized law firm and demonstrable litigation experience in the Court of Appeal, the High Court [commercial, family and lands division], the Industrial Court, the Chief Magistrates Court, and statutory tribunals including the Kenya Industrial Property Institute, and the Public Procurement Oversight Authority;
  • Knowledge of Court procedures, both Criminal and Civil.
  • Commercial Associate
Specific Experience
  • A technically strong advocate with at least 3 years’ post admission commercial experience including drawing up and reviewing various legal documents including but not limited to contracts, agreements, opinions, deeds, and other documents;
  • Specific experience in intellectual property, employment law and company secretarial work will be an added advantage;
  • Conducting client meetings and managing all aspects of a transaction until conclusion;
  • Conducting legal research.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for Both Positions:
  • A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree from a recognised university (Minimum Upper Second);
  • Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
  • Certificate of Admission to Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya and current and valid Practicing Certificate.
  • Work experience within a team setting;
  • Remains current on legal developments, should be proactive, self-motivated and aggressive and possess result oriented approach on all matters;
  • Highly disciplined with ability to work under pressure with minimum or no supervision;
  • Focused and inquisitive learner who proactively pursues opportunities to build expertise.
To Apply:


Interested candidates should email their application and word formatted CV by 1st July 2013, to the recruitment administrator at: admin@ircchrservices.com.
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