Bowmans Knowledge & Learning Senior Associate Jobs in South Africa



Bowmans Knowledge & Learning Senior Associate Jobs in South Africa; We are seeking two experienced senior associates to join us as Knowledge & Learning Senior Associate in the Knowledge Management (KM), Learning and Library department.

One position will support our Banking & Finance, Real Estate and Construction practice, and the other will support our Dispute Resolution practice.

As a Knowledge & Learning Senior Associate, you will work closely with the relevant practice area to develop detailed precedents and templates, track legal developments and advise on their impact, and design and deliver technical training.

Partnering with fee earners, you will provide subject‑matter expertise, support legal service improvement and legal technology initiatives, and help drive excellence in the firm’s legal service delivery.

This role requires strong technical expertise in the relevant practice area, the ability to identify and implement efficiency opportunities, proven comfort with legal technology, and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and jurisdictions.

The successful candidates will also be eligible for flexible working arrangements in line with the firm’s policy.

Key Responsibilities

Knowledge Management

  • Writing, maintaining and quality reviewing of submitted legal know‑how (e.g. precedents and guidance notes) that support the allocated practice area.

  • Reading and analysing current developments and writing, managing and circulating internal and external alerts and briefing notes.

  • Delivering or facilitating knowledge sharing sessions as well as developing and delivering technical legal training to the relevant practice group.

  • Providing subject matter expertise / responding to requests for Knowledge or technical legal assistance from members of the allocated practice area(s).

  • Assisting in the rolling out and change management of new knowledge projects.

  • Supporting other East African offices and the wider Bowmans group with their research needs.

  • Support the department with the management and maintenance of the physical and online library and e‑resources.

  • Develop,
    implement and manage the training curriculum for the department.

  • Assist with the implementation of evaluation tools and strategies to assess ROI and make necessary recommendations and changes.

  • Facilitate ongoing cross‑office collaboration and learning enhancements.

  • Support with the administration and updating of the training budget.

  • Liaise with external providers where necessary.

  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in or lead such projects.

  • Drive adoption and responsible use of legal technology tools, including automation and AI‑enabled solutions.

  • Drive user adoption and oversee the change management process in certain legal process improvement initiatives.

  • Respond rapidly and flexibly to the emerging needs of the firm.

    Qualifications and Experience

  • Minimum of 6 years PQE, preferably with experience at senior associate level.

  • LLB Degree and Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.

  • Demonstrable experience of Banking, Finance, Real Estate and Construction transactions or Dispute Resolution.

  • Experience in project management.

  • Demonstrable strong research, drafting and communication skills.

  • Demonstrable experience in legal technology and innovation.

    Key Skills

  • Ability to organise, develop and deliver technical training.

  • Ability to work within a team, cross‑jurisdictionally and autonomously when needed.

  • Aptitude with new technologies.

  • Ability to produce reports.

  • Excellent stakeholder‑management capability.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; Bowmans Knowledge & Learning Senior Associate Jobs in South Africa

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