Lawyers (Conveyancing & Commercial)-3 Positions at Globalhunt Associates
Confidential
Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 3 weeks from now
Job description
## Title: Conveyancing & Commercial Lawyer
Position Overview
This position provides legal services in conveyancing, commercial matters, and litigation as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage conveyancing transactions including sale, purchase, transfers, leases, charges, and discharges
- Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions ensuring proper and timely execution and registration of documents
- Offer legal advice to clients on the legal processes involved in purchasing and selling property
- Draft and review commercial agreements (contracts, MOUs, NDAs, joint venture agreements), pleadings, applications, and property security documentation
- Receive and analyze instructions from institutional lenders
- Oversee the diligent handling of all client matters before the Companies Registry, Land Registries, Local Authorities, Survey of Kenya, and National Lands Commission
- Provide legal advice to clients on commercial and property-related legal matters
- Manage any litigation arising from commercial and conveyancing transactions, probate, and administration matters
- Liaise with clients and key stakeholders such as mortgage lenders, estate agents, land valuers, and surveyors
- Update work on CRM and prepare progress reports for weekly meetings
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Law from a recognized university
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate
- At least 3 years' working experience in a busy law firm in conveyancing, real estate, and commercial practice
- Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks with excellent research and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated experience in commercial drafting, legal search, and compliance
Required Skills & Attributes
- Excellent client management skills
- Highly organized with good time management skills
- Strong analytical and advisory skills with attention to detail
- Good communication, presentation, and report writing skills
- Proficiency in litigation (added advantage)