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Role Objective
Our client, a leading law firm based in Nairobi, is looking to recruit a talented and results-driven Advocate to join its growing practice.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions, prepare sale agreements, completion documents and ensure proper registration of documents.
Prepare property lease agreements & ensure contracts are duly signed as scheduled.
Offer legal advice to clients on the legal processes involved in purchasing & selling of property.
Liaising with clients and key stakeholders such as the mortgage lenders, Land Registry, Government Departments, estate agents, land valuers and surveyors.
Assist with due diligence and other intellectual property issues related to contracts, agreements and other transactional matters.
Enhance the firm's client base through effective liaison with existing clients.
Provide Legal opinion on matters relating to property & real estate.
Drafting Conveyancing documents and Legal documents.
Sending terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements
Oversee handling of all client matters before the Lands Registry, Local Authorities and Survey of Kenya & National Lands Commission.
Liaising with clients and key stakeholders such as the mortgage lenders, estate agents, land valuers.
Ability to prepare security documents and ensure they are properly executed and properly registered.
Provide legal opinion, advice on commercial and corporate transactions and matters relating to property & real estate.
Carrying out the negotiation, drafting and review of commercial contracts, legal documents and ensuring they are duly executed.
Any other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
At least one (1) years Post admission experience in a busy law firm.
An upper 2nd Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
A valid practicing certificate.
Key Competencies
Excellent writing and report skills.
High Integrity.
Excellent research skills and drafting of legal documents.
Proactive and aggressive.
Keen attention to details.
Excellent Leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask.