Commercial & Conveyancing Advocate -Kikuyu at Emerge Egress Consulting

About the Role

A leading law firm in Nairobi seeks an experienced advocate to join their team. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic legal practice specializing in commercial and conveyancing matters.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to clients on property purchase and sale processes
• Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions and prepare sale agreements and completion documents
• Ensure proper registration of conveyancing documents with relevant authorities
• Prepare property lease agreements and oversee contract execution
• Draft conveyancing and legal documents
• Prepare security documents and ensure proper execution and registration
• Carry out negotiation, drafting, and review of commercial contracts and legal documents
• Provide legal opinions on commercial, corporate, and property and real estate matters
• Liaise with clients and key stakeholders including mortgage lenders, Land Registry, Government Departments, estate agents, land valuers, and surveyors
• Oversee handling of all client matters before the Lands Registry, Local Authorities, Survey of Kenya, and National Lands Commission
• Assist with due diligence and intellectual property issues related to contracts and transactional matters
• Send terms of engagement and fee estimates to clients
• Enhance the firm's client base through effective client liaison
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of post-admission experience in a busy law firm
• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree (Upper 2nd class or higher) from a recognized university
• Valid practicing certificate

Location

Kikuyu, Nairobi, Kenya