Senior Associate — Corporate & Commercial

Trust Law Chambers, Rwanda's Tier 1 ranked corporate law firm, is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Corporate and Commercial practice in Kigali. You will lead M&A transactions, joint ventures and corporate restructuring for international and domestic clients operating across the East African Community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead due diligence and transaction structuring for cross-border corporate deals
• Draft and negotiate shareholders agreements, SPAs, and joint venture documents
• Advise on compliance with the Rwandan Companies Act and EAC regulations
• Represent clients before the Rwanda Development Board and capital markets authority
• Supervise junior associates and manage key client relationships

Requirements

• LLB from a recognised university
• Admitted as Advocate by the Rwanda Bar Association
• Completed professional course at ILPD (Institute of Legal Practice and Development)
• Minimum 5 years post-admission corporate law experience
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda; French an advantage