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Role Objective

Our client is a fast-growing law firm with a strong presence across Kenya, providing legal services in a wide range of practice areas. They are looking to recruit a qualified Commercial & Conveyancing Advocate who will support the firm\'s commercial and conveyancing practice by delivering practical legal solutions and exceptional client service.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Offer legal guidance on commercial, corporate, property, and real estate matters.
• Advise clients throughout property acquisition, disposal, leasing, and related transactions.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and finalize sale agreements, lease agreements, commercial contracts, loan securities, and conveyancing documents.
• Conduct legal due diligence on property transactions and commercial deals to identify risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with clients and external stakeholders, including financial institutions, land valuers, estate agents, government offices, and regulatory bodies.
• Participate in contract negotiations and oversee completion of transactional documentation.
• Facilitate registration and perfection of legal documents with the relevant authorities, including the Land Registry, Survey of Kenya, National Lands Commission, and county government offices where applicable.
• Prepare engagement letters, professional fee proposals, and disbursement schedules.
• Monitor compliance with statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements governing commercial and property transactions.
• Support transactional matters involving intellectual property where necessary.
• Maintain organized client files, transaction records, and document management systems.
• Foster strong client relationships while contributing to the firm\'s business development initiatives.
• Undertake any additional responsibilities assigned within the Commercial and Conveyancing Department.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• An upper 2nd Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
• Two (2) years Post admission experience in a busy law firm.
• A valid practicing certificate.

Key Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and research skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively while meeting strict deadlines.
• Professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to ethical legal practice.
• A client-centered approach with excellent relationship management skills.

• Offer legal guidance on commercial, corporate, property, and real estate matters.
• Advise clients throughout property acquisition, disposal, leasing, and related transactions.
• Prepare, review, negotiate, and finalize sale agreements, lease agreements, commercial contracts, loan securities, and conveyancing documents.
• Conduct legal due diligence on property transactions and commercial deals to identify risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with clients and external stakeholders, including financial institutions, land valuers, estate agents, government offices, and regulatory bodies.
• Participate in contract negotiations and oversee completion of transactional documentation.
• Facilitate registration and perfection of legal documents with the relevant authorities, including the Land Registry, Survey of Kenya, National Lands Commission, and county government offices where applicable.
• Prepare engagement letters, professional fee proposals, and disbursement schedules.
• Monitor compliance with statutory, regulatory, and legal requirements governing commercial and property transactions.
• Support transactional matters involving intellectual property where necessary.
• Maintain organized client files, transaction records, and document management systems.
• Foster strong client relationships while contributing to the firm's business development initiatives.
• Undertake any additional responsibilities assigned within the Commercial and Conveyancing Department.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and research skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively while meeting strict deadlines.
• Professionalism, integrity, sound judgment, and a strong commitment to ethical legal practice.
• A client-centered approach with excellent relationship management skills.

• An upper 2nd Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
• Two (2) years Post admission experience in a busy law firm.
• A valid practicing certificate.