Advocate Trainer

  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Job SummaryABOUT THE ROLEWe 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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