Senior Associate, Corporate/Commercial at HR Fleek

Confidential

Nairobi, Kenya Permanent

Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now

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## 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

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