Senior Associate, Corporate/Commercial
2026-02-05T09:08:34+00:00
HR Fleek
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Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Legal, Lawyers & Lobbyists
2026-02-20T17:00:00+00:00
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We offer bespoke and tailored professional human resource services delivered by our team of highly qualified and experienced professionals to ensure that you receive the support and expertise that you need. It is not just about the services we provide but how we put them together to solve your problems. We focus on offering solutions so that you can focus on...
Responsibilities or duties
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. Advise on structuring of businesses including family-owned-businesses, multinationals, not- for- profit organizations etc. Support business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
An LL. B Degree with at least Second-Class Upper Division from a recognized university. Proven ability to manage client matters independently, including supervision of junior lawyers. Passionate and enthusiastic about the law and its developments. Possess a reputation for the highest ethical standards and integrity.
Experience needed
At least Five (5) years of relevant post-admission experience in a reputable law firm. 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. Strong knowledge and practical experience in Data Protection, Cybersecurity, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), and Fintech.
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- 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.
- Advise on structuring of businesses including family-owned-businesses, multinationals, not- for- profit organizations etc.
- Support business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery.
- Corporate structuring
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Joint ventures
- Private equity
- Commercial transactions
- Entity set-up and registration
- Corporate governance
- Company secretarial support
- Regulatory compliance
- Licensing
- Contract law
- Company law
- Energy law
- Mining law
- Projects and PPPs
- Capital markets
- Employment law
- Data protection
- ESG compliance
- Anti-bribery compliance
- Cybersecurity
- Fintech
- Client relationship management
- Business development
- LL. B Degree with at least Second-Class Upper Division from a recognized university.
- At least Five (5) 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.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience in Data Protection, Cybersecurity, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), and Fintech.
- Passionate and enthusiastic about the law and its developments.
- Possess a reputation for the highest ethical standards and integrity.
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Vacancy title:
Senior Associate, Corporate/Commercial
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Legal, Lawyers & Lobbyists]
Jobs at:
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Deadline of this Job:
Friday, February 20 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
We offer bespoke and tailored professional human resource services delivered by our team of highly qualified and experienced professionals to ensure that you receive the support and expertise that you need. It is not just about the services we provide but how we put them together to solve your problems. We focus on offering solutions so that you can focus on...
Responsibilities or duties
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. Advise on structuring of businesses including family-owned-businesses, multinationals, not- for- profit organizations etc. Support business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
An LL. B Degree with at least Second-Class Upper Division from a recognized university. Proven ability to manage client matters independently, including supervision of junior lawyers. Passionate and enthusiastic about the law and its developments. Possess a reputation for the highest ethical standards and integrity.
Experience needed
At least Five (5) years of relevant post-admission experience in a reputable law firm. 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. Strong knowledge and practical experience in Data Protection, Cybersecurity, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), and Fintech.
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Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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