Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the strategic direction for the Unit.
• Lead and mentor a team of lawyers and paralegals, delegating tasks, providing guidance, and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Oversee and manage complex family law matters, including establishment of family Trusts, engaging in structuring of family-owned businesses, undertaking probate, devising appropriate estate planning, handling child custody matters, and matrimonial property division cases.
• Undertaking registration of charitable institutions be it Charitable Trusts, Foundations, Public Benefit Organizations, etc., including international PBOs and branches of foreign charitable institutions.
• Advise on the compliance of charitable institutions, including employment, immigration, tax, and corporate governance issues.
• Represent clients in family law litigation, including court hearings and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Provide comprehensive legal advice on a wide range of family law issues, such as divorce, child custody, maintenance, and property division.
• Provide comprehensive tax advice on wealth management structures and advise charities on tax implications.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, expand the firm’s client base, and generate revenue.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
• Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
• Admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
• At least 8 years post-admission experience in a busy law firm or organization dealing with private wealth investment.