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 looking for a Litigation Advocate to manage a portfolio of commercial disputes (contracts, employment, debt recovery) for a group with operations in all 47 counties. You’ll triage matters, instruct external counsel, draft pleadings/affidavits, and push for ADR where it saves time and money. The role demands courtroom confidence, airtight files, and pragmatic settlement instincts. 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.