Senior Associate – Real Estate, Banking & Finance at HR Fleek

Confidential

Nairobi, Kenya Permanent

Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now

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Job description

## Title: Senior Associate – Real Estate, Banking & Finance

About the Role

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent to join as a Senior Associate specializing in Real Estate, Banking & Finance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage client matters independently, including supervision of junior lawyers
  • Handle real estate transactions, conveyancing, property development, and land-related due diligence
  • Provide advisory services in banking, finance, securities, and lending transactions
  • Ensure perfection of securities and regulatory compliance
  • Act for banks, financial institutions, and property developers
  • Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including facility agreements, charges, leases, and joint venture agreements
  • Draft and negotiate sale and purchase transactions, project work, and commercial leases
  • Support business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery

Required Qualifications

  • LL.B Degree with at least Second Class Upper Division from a recognized university
  • Admission to the Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practising Certificate
  • Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant post-admission experience in a reputable law firm

Required Experience & Knowledge

  • Demonstrated experience in real estate transactions, conveyancing, property development, and land-related due diligence
  • Strong advisory experience in banking, finance, securities, and lending transactions
  • Proven experience acting for banks, financial institutions, and property developers
  • Ability to draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents
  • Working knowledge of bank securities perfection processes
  • Working knowledge of conveyancing, court rules, and land registry procedures
  • Strong understanding of Kenyan real estate law and conveyancing procedures

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with real estate investment structures and project financing

Required Skills & Attributes

  • Excellent legal drafting, research, analytical, and negotiation skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Exceptional client-relationship management skills
  • Demonstrated integrity and sound judgment
  • Keen attention to detail

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