Litigation & Dispute Resolution Advocate

Legal & Compliance

K sh 180,000 – 300,000 gross / month

Openings: 1 Location: Nairobi – Milimani (Upper Hill/Milimani Courts area, Cathedral Rd) Overview: Our client is on the lookout for a Litigation Advocate to navigate commercial disputes across contracts, employment, and debt recovery for a group operating in all 47 counties. You’ll be the go-to for triaging matters, briefing external counsel, and keeping litigation on track without unnecessary drama. From pleadings to affidavits, you’ll ensure every file is airtight and every argument precise. ADR isn’t just an acronym here it’s a tool to save time, costs, and occasionally, egos. Your courtroom confidence and pragmatic settlement instincts are the edge that keeps the business protected. Think of this role as part strategist, part tactician. You’ll manage discovery, prep witnesses, track calendars and budgets, and maintain precedent libraries, basically, a legal Swiss Army knife that external counsel actually respects. In short, if you enjoy winning without making mountains out of molehills, turning complex disputes into clean resolutions, and keeping the EXCO briefed without the drama, this role hands you the courtroom keys and lets you drive. Key Responsibilities: - Assess claims/defences; manage pleadings, affidavits, bundles. - Brief/coordinate external counsel; align litigation strategy to business goals. - Manage discovery, witness prep, and legal holds. - Pursue ADR/mediation where feasible; draft settlement terms. - Track case calendars, budgets, and exposure; report to EXCO. - Maintain precedent libraries and playbooks. Education & Experience: - LL.B + Advocate; 4–7 years litigation (commercial focus). Skills & Tools: - Drafting, case management, evidence, negotiation, research tools. KPIs: - Matters resolved, cost vs budget, cycle time, adverse judgments avoided. Compensation (Kenya): KES 180,000–300,000 + annual bonus. Figures are estimates shared by our clients and vary with your experience, interview performance, certifications, and company pay bands. Benefits: - Medical, professional fees, CPD, 23–25 leave days. Growth Path: - Senior Advocate → Litigation Lead → Head of Legal. Ideal hierarchy and expected promotion cycle.