LIAISON GROUP is a pan-african non-banking financial services organization. Founded in 1981 we have a rich heritage and domain expertise in Risk & Insurance, Healthcare Administration, Pension Administration, Investment Advisory and Trusts.
We’re looking for a passionate and driven Graduate Trainee – Legal & Private Wealth to join our growing team. If you’re eager to learn, ready to dive into the world of wealth management, and excited to build a solid foundation in legal practice, this opportunity is for you!
Department: Legal & Private Wealth
Reports to: The Head of Legal & Private Wealth
Job Summary:
The Graduate Trainee shall provide administrative support and ensure smooth daily operations of the Legal and Private Wealth Department. This role involves managing schedules, coordinating meetings, trainings, preparing legal documents, handling confidential information, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. The trainee plays a key role in supporting the legal team’s operational efficiency by organizing tasks, maintaining records, and performing various administrative duties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Document Preparation: Draft, proofreading, and managing legal documents, presentations, reports, and correspondence.
- Client Advisory: Serve as a point of contact between the legal department and internal/external stakeholders and managing inquiries.
- File and Record Management: Maintain and organize electronic and physical files, ensuring easy retrieval of documents and compliance with legal retention policies.
- Project Coordination: Support legal projects by tracking milestones, gathering relevant documents, and coordinating with team members.
- Research Assistance: Conduct industry-related research, compiling information and preparing summaries as requested.
- Expense and Budget Tracking: Handle expense reporting, monitor departmental budgets, and process invoices and reimbursements.
- Company Secretarial Duties: Prepare agendas, take minutes, and follow up on action items for legal department meetings.
- Stakeholder Awareness/ Outreach: prepare and make presentations on private wealth/ Trusts to different stakeholders of interest.
- Business Development: Support in identifying new opportunities, forming partnerships, value addition to Trust services and planning future growth.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in law preferred; paralegal certification or legal administrative experience is a plus.
- Experience: 2 years of legal experience in a law firm or a corporate organization. Familiarity with regulatory bodies such as IRA, CMA, KRA, RBA, PPRB, BRS & CBK.
- Technical Skills: Basic understanding of compliance and regulatory standards within the securitization, real estate, private wealth/ trusts Sector.
- Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality and professionalism.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail, multitasking ability, and time-management skills.
- Problem-Solving: Proactive approach with the ability to anticipate needs and provide solutions.
Deadline: Friday, November 28, 2025