Job Title: Associate Advocate
Date Posted: 06/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Employer: Sheikh & Company Advocates
Industry: Legal
Salary: Competitive
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 30/07/2026
Looking for a legal job in Kenya? Sheikh & Company Advocates is recruiting an Associate Advocate position. Proficiency in litigation, legal drafting, and conveyancing is required.
Job Summary
We are a dynamic and growing
law firm seeking to recruit a highly motivated and results-oriented Associate
Advocate to join our team.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research
and prepare legal opinions, memoranda, and briefs;
- Draft, review, and
negotiate a wide range of legal documents, contracts, pleadings, and
correspondence;
- Represent clients before
courts, tribunals, and other dispute resolution forums;
- Manage litigation matters
from inception to conclusion;
- Attend client meetings
and provide legal advice under the supervision of partners and senior
associates;
- Assist in corporate
transactions, regulatory compliance, and due diligence exercises;
- Maintain accurate case
files and ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural
requirements;
- Handle conveyancing,
Projects and real estate transactions;
- Manage registration
processes with land registries and relevant authorities and ensure;
compliance with land registration laws, stamp duty requirements, and
regulatory procedures;
- Prepare and review
security documentation for financing arrangements and Coordinating
property financing transactions between client and financial institutions;
Qualifications
- Advocate of the High
Court in good standing.
- Minimum of three (3)
years post-admission experience in a reputable law firm.
- Demonstrated experience
in litigation, commercial law, corporate advisory, or related practice
areas.
- Strong legal drafting,
analytical, and research skills.
- Excellent written and
verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage
multiple assignments and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Proficiency in legal
research tools and Microsoft Office applications.
- High level of integrity
and professionalism.
- Strong attention to
detail.
- Excellent organizational
and time-management skills.
- Client-focused approach
with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work
effectively in a team environment.
How
to apply
If you are up to the challenge
and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, kindly send your CV,
Cover Letter, copies of academic & professional certificates & details
of at least two referees only quoting the job title on the email subject (Associate
Advocate) to info@sheikhadvocates.com on or before 30th July 2026.
