Emmanuel

Legal Associate

Emmanuel

ID Verified
1,500/mo
NAIROBI, Kenya
Looking for Full-time
8 hours/day
Availability: US / EU / Asia timezone

Profile Description

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Qualified Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a strong foundation in legal research, statutory interpretation, and analytical writing. Trained at Kenya School of Law and holding an LLB from JKUAT, I bring hands-on experience across litigation, commercial law, conveyancing, and public procurement gained through progressive roles at reputable Nairobi law firms. I am adept at synthesising complex legal materials, preparing well-reasoned opinions, and supporting senior coun...

Top Skills

Calendar Management · <1 yearClaude/Anthropic API · <1 yearContract Review · <1 yearGitHub Copilot · <1 yearLegal Research · <1 year

Skills & Expertise

AI & Automation

GitHub CopilotBeginner
PerplexityBeginner
OpenAI APIBeginner
Claude/Anthropic APIBeginner

Specialized Skills

Contract ReviewBeginner
Legal ResearchBeginner

Virtual Assistance & Admin

Calendar ManagementBeginner
Personal Assistant ServicesBeginner
Research & Information GatheringBeginner

Work Experience

Litigation Counsel

Kinyua Mwaniki & Wainaina Advocates

Mar 2026 - Present

Key Achievements:

Appointed as Associate upon joining, reflecting trust in prior experience and competence Actively handles matters across corporate law, conveyancing, litigation, arbitration, and public procurement Represents clients in land disputes, employment matters, road traffic claims, succession, children matters, and debt recovery Drafts end-to-end commercial agreements supporting mergers and acquisitions Advises on public procurement compliance for both suppliers and procuring entities Manages full litigation cycle from pleadings through hearings and settlement

OpenAI APILegal ResearchResearch & Information GatheringPersonal Assistant ServicesContract ReviewCalendar ManagementGitHub CopilotClaude/Anthropic API

Associate

Kirwa Koskei Advocates LLP

Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Key Achievements:

Progressed from Pupil to Associate within 8 months, demonstrating exceptional performance and reliability Handled a diverse caseload spanning litigation, employment, and private client matters Drafted and filed court pleadings across multiple practice areas Conducted client interviews and managed sensitive client relationships Prepared commercial agreements and legal opinions for complex transactions Assisted in high-stakes litigation including negotiations and settlement discussions Maintained meticulous case file records across active matters

GitHub CopilotLegal ResearchContract Review

Legal Intern

Chepkirui Koech and Company Advocates

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Key Achievements:

Gained foundational litigation experience across criminal, commercial, family, and conveyancing matters Served as custodian of the conveyancing files room, managing and safeguarding critical property transaction documents Reviewed and drafted commercial agreements independently Conducted legal research and drafted substantive legal documents Filed pleadings and supported court processes throughout a full calendar year internship

Contract ReviewCalendar ManagementLegal ResearchResearch & Information GatheringPersonal Assistant Services

Quick Stats

Age26 years
English LevelFluent
Other Languages
SwahiliFluent
ID VerificationVerified
Portfolio
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Education

Bachelor's Degree

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

2018 - 2023

High-school

Moi High School Kabarak

2013 - 2017