Associate Advocate

Associate Advocate – Corporate, Commercial & Conveyancing

Salary: KES 75,000 Gross per Month Application Deadline: Monday, 13th July 2026

About the Role

Our client is seeking to recruit an Associate Advocate to join its Corporate, Commercial & Conveyancing Department . The successful candidate will support the team in advising clients, managing transactions, preparing legal documentation, and delivering high-quality legal services across the firm's corporate, commercial, and conveyancing practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in corporate, commercial, and conveyancing transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal agreements and related documentation.
• Conduct legal research and provide legal opinions where required.
• Support transaction execution, due diligence exercises, and regulatory compliance matters.
• Manage client files and ensure timely delivery of assignments.
• Attend to client instructions and maintain professional client relationships.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality legal services.
• Contribute to business development initiatives where applicable.
• Undertake any other duties assigned within the Corporate, Commercial & Conveyancing Department.

Qualifications, Experience & Competencies

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practising certificate.
• 6–24 months Post-Qualification Experience .
• Prior experience working in a law firm is mandatory.
• Minimum academic performance of B+ (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable interest and practical exposure in Corporate, Commercial & Conveyancing work.
• Exposure to business development will be an added advantage.
• Strong drafting, legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting corporate and commercial transactions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Professionalism, integrity, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A collaborative working style and sound emotional intelligence.
• Evidence of increasing responsibility, ownership of deliverables, and meaningful client exposure.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit their CV by latest 13th July 2026.

For any inquiries, please contact us at +254 784 155 512.

Gap Recruitment Services Limited does not charge candidates at any stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to equal opportunity hiring. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.