Associate Advocate Job Sheikh & Company Advocates

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 30^th July 2026.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying

Corporate Staffing Service never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the recruitment process.

Sheikh & Company Advocates is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.