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Senior AdvocateÃÂÃÂ -Conveyancing, Real Estate & Banking at Emerge Egress Consulting
Emerge Egress Consulting
August 29, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Role Objective
A leading commercial and real estate law firm in Nairobi is recruiting an experienced Senior Associate Advocate to lead its Conveyancing and Commercial Law team. This leadership role entails directing high-value transactions, team supervision, strategic legal advice, and driving department growth and client engagement.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver expert legal advice and opinions on property, real estate, corporate, and commercial transactions while maintaining regular progress updates for corporate clients.
Manage end-to-end conveyancing and commercial matters, including due diligence, scrutinizing institutional lender instructions, and ensuring prompt execution and registration of legal instruments.
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, security documentation, and transfer instruments for residential and commercial property developments.
Oversee legal filings and engagements with statutory bodies, including the Land Registries, Companies Registry, Survey of Kenya, National Land Commission, and local authorities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, estate agents, land valuers, surveyors, and mortgage lenders.
Lead and mentor team members, monitor departmental performance, ensure timely service delivery, and drive operational efficiency, strategic planning, and risk management.
Drive business development initiatives, foster client retention, publish legal updates and industry insights, and collaborate across departments to improve client experience.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya holding a current Practising Certificate.
Minimum of 5 years post-admission experience in a busy law firm setting.
Proven track record in Conveyancing, Commercial, Corporate, and Banking Law, including hands-on experience in property transactions, perfecting banking securities, and related legal procedures.
Management or leadership training is an added advantage
Key Competencies
Superior legal drafting and research abilities with a high degree of precision and attention to detail.
Leadership & Team Management skills.
Strong Negotiation & Stakeholder Engagement skills.
Client Relationship Management skills.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional Organization & Time Management skills.
Results-oriented mindset.
A leading commercial and real estate law firm in Nairobi is recruiting an experienced Senior Associate Advocate to lead its Conveyancing and Commercial Law team. This leadership role entails directing high-value transactions, team supervision, strategic legal advice, and driving department growth and client engagement.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Deliver expert legal advice and opinions on property, real estate, corporate, and commercial transactions while maintaining regular progress updates for corporate clients.
Manage end-to-end conveyancing and commercial matters, including due diligence, scrutinizing institutional lender instructions, and ensuring prompt execution and registration of legal instruments.
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, security documentation, and transfer instruments for residential and commercial property developments.
Oversee legal filings and engagements with statutory bodies, including the Land Registries, Companies Registry, Survey of Kenya, National Land Commission, and local authorities.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, estate agents, land valuers, surveyors, and mortgage lenders.
Lead and mentor team members, monitor departmental performance, ensure timely service delivery, and drive operational efficiency, strategic planning, and risk management.
Drive business development initiatives, foster client retention, publish legal updates and industry insights, and collaborate across departments to improve client experience.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university.
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya holding a current Practising Certificate.
Minimum of 5 years post-admission experience in a busy law firm setting.
Proven track record in Conveyancing, Commercial, Corporate, and Banking Law, including hands-on experience in property transactions, perfecting banking securities, and related legal procedures.
Management or leadership training is an added advantage
Key Competencies
Superior legal drafting and research abilities with a high degree of precision and attention to detail.
Leadership & Team Management skills.
Strong Negotiation & Stakeholder Engagement skills.
Client Relationship Management skills.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
Exceptional Organization & Time Management skills.
Results-oriented mindset.