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Role Objective
Our client a premium medium sized Nairobi law firm seeks an Advocate who is ready to make a real direct impact. The client handles Real Estate, Banking, and Finance while keep their team culture collaborative, fast-moving, supportive and direct mentorship.
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Core Duties and Responsibilities
Conducting official searches, verifying land registry records, property ownership and investigating titles to ensure there are no hidden encumbrances or disputes.
Preparing sale agreements, transfers, leases, charges/mortgages, and discharge of charges.
Preparing initial drafts of Letters of Offer, and Amalgamation or Subdivision applications.
Charges / Mortgages: Securing real estate against a loan.
Debentures: Securing corporate assets.
Deeds of Guarantee and Indemnity
Coordinating the exchange of documents, ensuring safe custody of titles, and overseeing the financial completion (handling holding deposits and professional undertakings).
Writing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), service level agreements (SLAs), shareholder agreements, and employment contracts.
Assisting with company secretarial tasks, company registrations, restructuring, and compliance with regulatory bodies.
Analyzing commercial risks for clients (e.g., tax implications, data protection compliance) and drafting formal legal advice.
Following up with clients and opposing advocates to ensure conditions precedent are met.
Preparing documents for stamp duty valuation, paying duties, and physically or electronically lodging documents at the relevant registry for registration.
Preparing and perfecting security instruments, which includes:
Conducting searches at the Companies Registry to ensure the company has the capacity to borrow and that resolutions are properly executed.
Ensuring security documents are properly executed, attested, stamped, and registered within statutory timelines at both the Land Registry and the Companies Registry.
Preparing straightforward agreements such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Service Level Agreements (SLAs), Supply Contracts, and Partnership Deeds.
Drafting board minutes, shareholder resolutions, and preparing annual returns or changes in company structures (e.g., share transfers, appointment of directors).
Reviewing transactions against local licensing laws, data protection regulations, and consumer protection acts.
Conducting targeted research on complex land disputes, evolving banking regulations, or tax implications.
Serving as a primary point of contact for routine updates, collecting KYC (Know Your Customer) documents, and scheduling meetings.
Maintaining accurate billable hour logs and assisting seniors in preparing fee notes based on relevant statutory Remuneration Orders.
Any other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
An upper 2nd Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
1-2 years Post admission experience in a busy law firm.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
A valid practicing certificate.
Key Competencies
High Integrity
Meticulous Attention to Detail
Commercial Acumen
Negotiation skills
Multi-tasking skills