Job Description
Associate (Corporate Commercial Advocate)
MW & Company Advocates LLP is a full-service law firm based in Kenya. We offer high-quality legal services and solutions to clients. Our vision is to establish regional networks in the East African Community (EAC) capitals offering high quality legal services in order to match our clients’ business footprints and ambitions.
MWC’s head office is in Nairobi, Kenya and is composed of a team of competent, passionate and value-based legal practitioners including legal consultants, associates, trainee lawyers, pupils and legal interns.
Key Responsibilities
• Advising Corporate Commercial clients on various transactions handled by the Firm.
• Preparations of quality documents in line with the client’s instructions and within the set timelines.
• Advising clients on the technical aspects of a wide range of matters, particularly in the fields of Corporate Commercial Law.
• To build and maintain client relationships to help retain and attract more clients and work into the Firm.
• To effectively monitor the WIP including adherence to the internal processes and oversee billing in line with the Firm policy.
• Advising and updating clients on the developments of the law.
• Preparing periodic reports and forwarding the same to clients and Partners in line with the clients’ reporting calendar.
• Attending and participating in all Departmental meetings.
• Participating in the knowledge development of the Department and the Firm at large by undertaking any necessary training relevant to your areas of specialization.
Education, Qualification and Experience
• A Degree in Law.
• Professional qualification – Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
• Minimum 2 years post-admission experience.
• Analytical skills and a good sense of urgency.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.