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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.
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