Senior Associate, Corporate/Commercial at HR Fleek
Confidential
Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Senior Associate, Corporate and Commercial Law
About the Role
A reputable organization seeks a dedicated legal professional to join their corporate and commercial practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage client matters independently, including supervision of junior lawyers
- Advise clients on a broad range of commercial law matters including contract law, company law, energy, mining, projects and PPPs, capital markets, M&A, employment, and regulatory compliance
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including shareholders' agreements, joint ventures, service agreements, procurement contracts, and technology contracts
- Undertake legal due diligence processes, deal structuring, and execution of corporate transactions
- Provide strategic legal advisory on employment matters, data protection, ESG, and anti-bribery compliance
- Support business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery
Required Qualifications
- LL.B Degree with at least Second Class Upper Division from a recognized university
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant post-admission experience in a reputable law firm
Required Experience and Expertise
- Proven ability to manage client matters independently, including supervision of junior lawyers
- Proven experience in corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, and commercial transactions
- Expertise in entity set-up and registration (local and cross-border), corporate governance, and company secretarial support
- Strong advisory experience in regulatory compliance, licensing, and sector-specific frameworks such as financial services, real estate, ICT, and energy
- Practical experience in advising on structuring of businesses including family-owned businesses, multinationals, and not-for-profit organizations
Specialized Knowledge
- Data Protection and Cybersecurity
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
- Fintech