Faith Njeri — Associate

Contact: +254 112 753 955 · [email protected]

Background

Faith Njeri is an Associate at OLM Law Advocates LLP, where she advises clients on employment and labour law, corporate and commercial matters, and regulatory compliance. She joined the firm following her pupillage and has developed a strong practice advising both employers and employees across contentious and non-contentious matters.

Faith brings a meticulous approach to legal drafting and a keen understanding of Kenya’s evolving employment legislation, including the Employment Act, the Labour Relations Act, the Work Injury Benefits Act, and the regulations governing the NSSF and NHIF.

Areas of Practice

• Employment & Labour Law
• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Regulatory Compliance
• Contract Drafting & Review
• HR Policy Advisory

Professional Experience

• Drafting and reviewing employment contracts, staff handbooks, and workplace policies for local and international employers.
• Assisting with Employment and Labour Relations Court proceedings, including pleadings, witness statements, and legal research on unfair termination claims.
• Advising on NSSF, NHIF, and PAYE compliance, including statutory registration for foreign employers.
• Conducting due diligence on workforce matters for M&A transactions.
• Supporting company incorporation, regulatory filings with the Business Registration Service, and preparation of shareholder agreements and board resolutions.
• Advising NGOs and foreign organisations on registration and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya (admitted 2022)
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Kenyatta University
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Law, Kenya School of Law

Professional Memberships

• Law Society of Kenya
• Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA Kenya)

Languages

• English (fluent)
• Swahili (fluent)