Responsibilities:
Client Relationship Management:
Develop effective working relationships with clients
Identify client needs and respond quickly with recommended solutions
Consistently deliver value to clients by providing high-quality service
Respond promptly and professionally to requests for assistance
Business Management:
Understand and act in accordance to the firm's policies, standards and controls; consult with others as appropriate
Work to meet set targets within the department or unit
Maintain good financial disciplines to ensure profitability
Deliver to clients on time, within budget, and to the client's full satisfaction
Suggest improvements to internal processes and services (e.g., quality, cost, response time)
Exhibit integrity and confronts unethical actions
Judge the sensitivity of information and treats it appropriately
Demonstrate a high level of productivity in work through time and cost control and Expenses
Research and Knowledge Management:
Demonstrate competence in own area of expertise and keep professional knowledge current
Keep abreast of issues that may affect the industry and the clients
Remain current on client's business and industry to ensure that advice provided is sound and relevant
Research and apply, as appropriate, new work-related information that may vary in complexity
Generate, share and apply knowledge to achieve the best outcomes for the company and its clients
Question current ways of doing things, suggest new approaches.
Seek opportunities to learn from others in different technical areas
Committed to improve own performance, learn and seeks out development opportunities to increase own success, teams, the firm and its clients
Take advantage of training and development opportunities
Train interns on the company's legal practices
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements
LLB degree from a recognized university
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
A technically strong advocate with at least 3 years of experience with solid exposure to commercial, banking and finance etc. in private practice or as in-house Counsel.
Skills and Competencies:
Demonstrate excellent speaking, writing and communication skills
Ability to foster positive relationships with all individuals across the Firm as well as clients
Highly organized and good time management skills
Focused on performance and results
Poised to work under pressure with high energy and drive
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and focus
Self-starter with high degree of resourcefulness requiring minimal supervision
Attention to detail
Proficient with use of modern office technology
Focused and inquisitive learner, proactively pursues opportunities to build expertise and skills
People management skills