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Senior Associate — Private Client & Wealth Management

Bowmans Kenya (formerly Coulson Harney) · Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

· Onsite · KSh350,000 - KSh600,000/month

0 Applicants · 2 Views · Posted 1 hour ago

Position Overview

Location: Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

Compensation: KSh350,000 - KSh600,000/month

Experience: 5-8 years

Position: Senior

Type: Job

Practice Area: Estate Planning, Family Law, Tax Law

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 14, 2026

Deadline: Jul 31, 2026

Job Description

Bowmans Kenya seeks a Senior Associate for its Private Client practice, advising high-net-worth individuals and family offices on estate planning, succession, trusts, and cross-border wealth structuring. The practice also handles family law matters for UHNW clients including prenuptial agreements and family business governance.

Responsibilities

Advise on estate planning, will drafting, and testamentary trusts. Structure family business governance including family constitutions and shareholder agreements. Handle high-value succession disputes and probate matters. Advise on tax-efficient wealth transfer and charitable structures. Manage cross-border succession issues involving multiple jurisdictions.

Requirements

Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. 5-8 years PQE in trusts, estates, family law, or tax planning. Knowledge of Law of Succession Act, Trustee Act, and relevant tax legislation. Experience with cross-border estate planning is an advantage. Discretion and client relationship management skills essential.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

KSh350,000 - KSh600,000/month

Practice Area

Estate Planning, Family Law, Tax Law

Position

Senior

Required Skills

Estate planning, Trusts, Succession law, Family business governance, Wealth structuring

Industry

Legal

Bar Admission Requirements

Bar Admission Required: Yes

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Bowmans Kenya (formerly Coulson Harney) Hiring Team

Email: nairobirecruit@bowmanslaw.com

Application Deadline

July 31, 2026

Employment Type

Full time

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