Our client, a reputable mid-sized law firm based in Nairobi and recognized for its expertise in commercial and real estate law, is seeking to recruit a qualified and motivated Advocate to join its expanding legal practice. The ideal candidate will support the firm in handling conveyancing matters, commercial transactions, and legal advisory services.

Responsibilities or duties

• Oversee conveyancing matters from initiation through to completion.
• Draft, examine, and negotiate property and conveyancing documentation.
• Prepare sale agreements, leases, transfers, securities, and completion documents.
• Conduct legal due diligence relating to property transactions.
• Facilitate property registration processes while ensuring compliance with land laws and regulations.
• Liaise with land registries, survey offices, and the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning for approvals and registrations.
• Draft and review commercial contracts and transactional documents.
• Provide legal opinions and advisory support on commercial and real estate matters.
• Ensure all transactions meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with lenders, valuers, estate agents, and surveyors to ensure smooth transaction execution.
• Offer timely legal guidance and progress updates to clients.
• Undertake any additional assignments as delegated by the firm.

Qualifications or requirements 

• 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.

Experience needed

Minimum of two (2) years post-admission experience within a busy legal practice environment.

Key Competencies

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and legal research skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Effective organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

• Oversee conveyancing matters from initiation through to completion.
• Draft, examine, and negotiate property and conveyancing documentation.
• Prepare sale agreements, leases, transfers, securities, and completion documents.
• Conduct legal due diligence relating to property transactions.
• Facilitate property registration processes while ensuring compliance with land laws and regulations.
• Liaise with land registries, survey offices, and the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning for approvals and registrations.
• Draft and review commercial contracts and transactional documents.
• Provide legal opinions and advisory support on commercial and real estate matters.
• Ensure all transactions meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate with lenders, valuers, estate agents, and surveyors to ensure smooth transaction execution.
• Offer timely legal guidance and progress updates to clients.
• Undertake any additional assignments as delegated by the firm.

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and legal research skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Effective organizational and multitasking capabilities.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High standards of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

• 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.