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Associate - Private Client /Trusts & Estates at Bowmans (Law Firm)
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 4 days ago (23 Oct 2026) Deadline: 20 Nov 2026 Updated about 4 hours ago
Job Description
The associate will advise high‑net‑worth individuals, families and trustees on trusts, estate planning and succession matters. Duties include drafting and reviewing fiduciary documents, managing trust establishment, conducting legal research and supporting senior lawyers in complex transactions. The role also involves business development and client relationship management.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • LLB degree with admission to practice law in Kenya
- • 2–5 years post‑qualification experience in trusts, estate planning or private client practice
- • Strong knowledge of trust and succession law and fiduciary structures
- • Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical abilities
- • High attention to detail and strong communication skills
- • Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Advise high‑net‑worth individuals, families and trustees on trusts, estate planning and succession matters
- • Draft and review trust deeds, wills and other fiduciary documents
- • Manage the establishment and administration of trusts and related structures
- • Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice on wealth preservation
- • Support senior lawyers in complex transactions for local and multinational clients
- • Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development