This position will provide legal services in conveyancing, commercial matters and litigation as required.
Key Responsibilities
Manage conveyancing transactions including sale, purchase, transfers, leases, charges, and discharges.
Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions ensuring proper and timely execution and registration of documents.
Offer legal advice to clients on the legal processes involved in purchasing and selling property.
Draft and review commercial agreements (contracts, MOUs, NDAs, joint venture agreements), pleadings & applications and property security documentation.
Receive and analyze instructions from institutional lenders
Oversee the diligent handling of all client matters before the Companies Registry, Land Registries, Local Authorities, Survey of Kenya and National Lands Commission
Offer legal advice to clients on commercial and property-related legal matters
Manage any litigation arising from the primary commercial & conveyancing transactions and probate & administration matters.
Liaise with clients and key stakeholders such as mortgage lenders, estate agents, land valuers and surveyors.
Update work on CRM, prepare and report work progress during weekly meetings
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized University
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate
At least 3 years' working experience in a busy law firm in conveyancing, real estate and commercial practice
Familiarity with the legal and regulatory frameworks with excellent research and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate experience in commercial drafting, legal search and compliance
Excellent client management skills
Highly organized with good time management skills
Strong analytical and advisory skills with attention to detail
Good communication, presentation and report writing skills
Proficiency in litigation will be an added advantage