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Role Objective

• Our client, a respected mid-sized law firm in Nairobi with a well-established practice in commercial and property law, seeks to hire a dynamic Advocate to strengthen its growing legal team. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing conveyancing transactions, advising clients on real estate matters, and supporting a broad range of commercial legal assignments.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion. 
• Draft, review, and negotiate conveyancing documents and property-related legal instruments. 
• Prepare agreements for sale, leases, transfers, and completion documents. 
• Conduct due diligence on property transactions and prepare supporting legal documentation. 
• Coordinate property registration processes and ensure compliance with land regulations. 
• Liaise with the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning, land registries, and survey offices to facilitate approvals and registrations. 
• Draft and review commercial agreements and contracts. 
• Prepare securities and related transactional documentation. 
• Provide legal opinions and advisory services on commercial and real estate matters. 
• Ensure transactions comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements. 
• Maintain strong professional relationships with clients and stakeholders. 
• Work closely with lenders, valuers, property agents, and surveyors to ensure smooth transaction execution. 
• Provide timely legal support and client updates. 
• Assist with additional legal assignments as may be required by the firm.

  Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years post-admission experience within a busy legal practice environment.
• Must possess a valid practicing certificate.
• An upper 2nd Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.

    Key Competencies

• Strong legal drafting and research skills. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. 
• Strong organizational and time-management skills. 
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities. 
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.