Vacancies at ALN Kenya

Roles and Responsibilities

In more detail, the areas of responsibility include:

• Assisting the Associate to prepare standard transaction documentation for real estate matters.
• Assisting in the preparation of completion checklists document for real estate matters.
• Analyzing transaction documents and confirming that the formalities at each stage of the transaction have been done correctly.
• Preparing correspondence relating to real estate matters.
• Maintaining timely and accurate status reports on the transactional progress made on relevant real estate matters.
• Handling and promptly responding to queries from lawyers on the progress made on transactions.
• Drafting stamp duty generation guides and other guides related to raising processes.
• Preparing and issuing lawyer-approved instructions to the registry service providers.
• Follow up with the independent registry service providers and maintain accurate and timely status reports on the transactional progress of real estate matters.
• Prepare complete instructions/memos to the independent registry service providers, review the invoices from the independent registry service providers to ensure that they correspond with the approved instructions and purchase orders.
• Assist the lawyers to undertake any file and account reconciliations on matters.
• Analysing transaction documents and confirming that the formalities at each stage of the assessment, stamping, filing or registration process have been done correctly.
• Assist in preparing and filing standard transaction documentation for various legal matters.
• Conduct online company searches, land searches and other searches utilizing digital registry systems.
• Maintain accurate and timely status reports on the transactional progress of various legal matters using digital tools.
• Assisting in the preparation of standard forms for real estate matters in connection with any registry process.
• Assisting in the preparation of pre and post registration checklists and verifying that registry formalities have been executed correctly.
• Handle and respond promptly to queries from lawyers regarding transaction progress.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with team members and independent registry service providers.
• Filing of stamped or registered documents in the relevant online document management platforms including Worksite or managing transactional virtual data rooms.
• Assist in undertaking reconciliations and file closing procedures as may be instructed from time to time.
• Perform other tasks as deemed appropriate by the firm.
• The role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya, with travel within and outside East Africa.

Experience and Personal Qualities

This role will require a detail-oriented, organised, and an efficient person to support the lawyers.

The following experience is preferred: 

• Must have a Diploma in law (Paralegal studies) from a recognised institution.
• A minimum of at least two (2) years of relevant work experience of progressive working.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be analytical, detail and result oriented individual.
• Must have excellent computer skills and proficient in excel and word programmes.
• Must have the ability to work within strict deadlines and limited supervision.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly with a range of people from diverse backgrounds.
• Must have good understanding of the legal profession.
• Must be very organised and good in time management.

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In more detail, the areas of responsibility include:

• Being involved in negotiations with clients and relevant counterparties to transactions and/or projects in a variety of industries including telecoms, financial services, education, fintech, healthcare, FMCG, agriculture, manufacturing, etc.
• Drafting and reviewing standard M&A transactional agreements including share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, investment and subscription agreements and shareholder agreements.
• Drafting of relevant ancillary documents such as NDAs, letters of intent, term sheets, applications for regulatory approvals, board and shareholder resolutions, closing documentation, etc.
• Being involved in due diligence investigations on target companies, leading multi-jurisdictional due diligence teams and coordinating the preparation of the due diligence and/or regulatory reports.
• Conducting effective legal research and drafting opinions on various corporate, commercial and regulatory matters, including corporate governance.
• Providing solution-oriented advice to clients on legal issues, risk and regulatory compliance and contract management strategy.
• Interacting regularly with current and prospective clients in order to build and develop a good network and relationships.
• having the ability to formulate and present trainings and seminars to juniors and potentially clients on corporate related drafting, coordination, and teamwork.

Experience and personal qualities

• Law Degree and an advocate of the High Court of Kenya or equivalent qualifications.
• At least five years’ experience in a fast-paced corporate commercial legal environment.
• Demonstrated experience in working on large scale transactions with multiple stakeholders and client handling skills.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting share purchase, share subscription and shareholders agreements, associated documents and the negotiation of the same.
• Experience in Mergers and Acquisitions.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Experience managing a team or teams.
• Proficient in the use of IT Systems including Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent verbal, oratory and written communication skills and an ability to communicate clearly with a range of people from diverse backgrounds.