Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.
Our Reach
We are a trusted partner on the recruitment panels of over 15 law firms in Kenya we provide you with direct visibility to top-tier hiring managers and exclusive roles that aren’t always advertised publicly. Whether you are looking for a lateral move or a step up into a specialized practice area, placing your CV with us ensures your profile is prioritized by the firms that matter most.
Role Objective
A full service medium sized law firm in Nairobi providing a comprehensive range of legal services in Real Estate, Banking and Finance, Dispute Resolution, Corporate M& A with a vast legal expertise in East African Market seeks an experienced Commercial Advocate.
The position reports to the Principal Partner.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- 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
- 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
- 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 firm 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 law firm’s legal practices
Job Specifications and Qualifications
- An upper 2nd Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
- A technically strong advocate with at least 4 years’ experience with solid exposure to commercial, banking and finance, conveyancing and real estate in private practice or as in-house counsel.
- A valid practicing certificate.
Key Competencies
- Demonstrate excellent speaking, writing and communication skills
- Ability to foster positive relationships with all individuals across the Firm as well as clients
- Highly organised 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
If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV on or before 23rd April 2026 to the email careers@emergeegressconsulting.com and indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
