Senior Associate, Corporate/Commercial at HR Fleek

About the Role

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual for this Senior Associate position in Corporate/Commercial law.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage client matters independently, including supervision of junior lawyers
• Advise clients on corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, and commercial transactions
• Provide expertise in entity set-up and registration (local and cross-border), corporate governance, and company secretarial support
• Advise on regulatory compliance, licensing, and sector-specific frameworks in financial services, real estate, ICT, and energy
• Counsel clients on a broad range of commercial law matters including contract law, company law, energy, mining, projects, 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
• Advise on business structuring for family-owned businesses, multinationals, and not-for-profit organizations
• Support business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 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
• 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

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge and practical experience in Data Protection and Cybersecurity
• Experience with Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Fintech

Location

Nairobi, Kenya