Senior Associate – Employment & Labour Law / Dispute Resolution – Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, a
leading law firm in Kenya
, is seeking an experienced and technically strong
Senior Associate – Employment & Labour Law / Dispute Resolution
to join its growing practice.
The successful candidate will handle a broad range of contentious and advisory matters, manage client assignments with a high level of independence and work closely with Partners and other members of the legal team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage employment and labour law matters, including advisory, litigation and dispute resolution assignments from inception to conclusion.
• Advise clients on workplace matters, including investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes, organisational changes and related compliance matters.
• Represent clients before courts, tribunals and other dispute resolution forums.
• Draft and review pleadings, legal opinions, contracts, policies, manuals, memoranda of understanding and other legal documentation.
• Manage client relationships and provide timely, practical and commercially sound legal advice.
• Supervise junior team members, manage matter timelines and billing, and contribute to business development and growth of the practice.

Key Qualifications