JAMES ALEX OLUTE
NAIROBI
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience in managing high-stakes matters and overseeing compliance. Skilled in negotiation and contract analysis, with a strong track record of delivering successful outcomes for clients and driving firm growth through strategic business development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
VICTOR LEE ADVOCATES
NAIROBI
01.2025 - Current
- Handling high-stakes matters, conducting legal research, drafting complex documents and conducting negotiations;
- Overseeing the day-to-day management of files, setting strategies, conducting court appearances and ensuring compliance with firm policies;
- Supervising, training, mentoring junior associates, paralegals and support staff;
- Managing key client relationships, providing direct advice and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction;
- Evaluating needs of departments and delegating tasks to optimise overall production; and
- Supporting the firm’s growth by developing new business, preparing pitches and networking.
Associate
VICTOR LEE ADVOCATES
NAIROBI
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Executing work assigned by senior associates and partners to facilitate efficient case handling;
- Serving as a primary point of contact for daily updates, gathering information and managing relationships;
- Drafting and reviewing of Client documents relating to Agreements, Service Level Agreements, Employment Contracts, Policy Documents and Intellectual Property Contracts; and
- Advising Clients on technical aspects of trademarks and Registration of Trademarks at the Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI).
Legal Assistant
VICTOR LEE ADVOCATES
NAIROBI
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Organising case files and maintained document management systems for legal proceedings;
- Assisting Senior Advocates with legal research and preparing supporting documentation for cases;
- Drafting correspondence and legal documents under senior Advocates' supervision for various cases;
- Scheduling client meetings and coordinating communications between clients and legal team; and
- Filing court documents electronically and ensured compliance with filing deadlines.
Legal Intern
VICTOR LEE ADVOCATES
NAIROBI
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Researched case law to support legal arguments and briefs;
- Assisted in preparing for court hearings by organizing evidence and exhibits;
- Conducted client interviews to gather necessary information for ongoing cases;
- Maintained case files and documentation for efficient retrieval and reference;
- Attended court proceedings to observe procedures and note important developments;
- Researched case law and conducted legal research using various resources;
- Analysed cases to identify applicable statutes and regulations;
- Organised files, documents, notes and other materials relevant to a case or transaction; and
- Assisted Senior Advocates in preparing for hearings, trials, mediations, arbitrations.
Education
Post-Graduate Diploma in Law (PGDip) For Admission To The Kenyan Bar - Advocates Training Program (ATP)
KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
NAIROBI, KENYA05-2022
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Award- Second Class Honours Lower Division
MOI UNIVERSITY
ELDORET, KENYA08-2019
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL YALA
YALA, KENYA12-2012
Master of Laws in International Financial Law And Regulation (LL.M) - Law
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY
NAIROBI, KENYA03-2026
Skills
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Client communication
- Case management
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Swahili
Native
Native
Timeline
Senior Associate
VICTOR LEE ADVOCATES
01.2025 - Current
Associate
VICTOR LEE ADVOCATES
05.2022 - 12.2024
Legal Assistant
VICTOR LEE ADVOCATES
03.2021 - 05.2022
Legal Intern
VICTOR LEE ADVOCATES
11.2019 - 03.2021
Post-Graduate Diploma in Law (PGDip) For Admission To The Kenyan Bar - Advocates Training Program (ATP)
KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Award- Second Class Honours Lower Division
MOI UNIVERSITY
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education - KCSE
ST. MARY'S SCHOOL YALA
Master of Laws in International Financial Law And Regulation (LL.M) - Law
STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY