Advocate Trainer

We are seeking an experienced and highly knowledgeable Advocate Trainer to design and deliver professional trainings for the firm’s audiences. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong academic grounding and practical experience in Commercial Law, Conveyancing Law, and Probate & Succession matters, coupled with a demonstrated ability to deliver engaging, educative trainings. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE • LLB degree from a recognised university and valid admission to the Bar (LSK membership) — mandatory. • LLM or postgraduate qualification in a relevant legal specialisation will be a significant advantage. • Minimum 5–7 years of legal practice experience, with strong exposure across the three core subject matter areas. • Must have actively practised law as an advocate, with a demonstrable track record of handling client matters, court appearances, and/or transactional work in at least one of the core subject matter areas (Commercial Law, Conveyancing, or Probate & Succession). • Demonstrable experience in legal training, lecturing, CPD facilitation, or mentoring — formal or informal. Previous or current university lecturing experience is highly desirable. • Familiarity with adult learning principles and competency-based training design. • Excellent command of legal writing and oral communication; ability to explain complex legal concepts with clarity and practical application. COMPETENCIES & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES • Commanding subject matter expertise with intellectual credibility among practicing advocates. • Strong facilitation, presentation, and coaching skills — the ability to hold a room and make complex concepts accessible and engaging. • Structured thinking and ability to design progressive, practical learning curricula. • Highly organised with strong attention to detail in the development of training materials. • A collaborative professional who can work within a commercial law firm environment. • Commitment to continuous professional development and knowledge currency. Responsibilities • Design, develop, and deliver structured training programmes covering Commercial Law, Conveyancing Law, and Probate & Succession matters. • Conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps in the market and tailor training content accordingly. • Develop comprehensive training materials including manuals, workbooks, case studies, precedents, and practical exercises. • Facilitate interactive workshops, masterclasses • Keep training content current with amendments to Kenyan legislation, recent court judgements, and evolving legal practice standards. • Collaborate with the partners to identify training priorities and support the firm’s knowledge management and dissemination strategy. • Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing through seminars, briefing notes, and legal updates. SUBJECT MATTER AREAS — CORE COMPETENCY REQUIRED • Commercial Law: Contract drafting and negotiation, corporate transactions, business structuring, commercial dispute resolution, secured lending, and regulatory compliance. • Conveyancing Law: Land transactions, leases, searches, land registration under the Land Registration Act 2012, stamp duty, and property due diligence under the Kenyan legal framework. • Probate & Succession: Grant of probate and letters of administration, intestate succession under the Law of Succession Act (Cap 160), estate administration, and beneficiary rights.

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