Commercial & Conveyancing Advocate- Kikuyu at Emerge Egress Consulting

Role Objective

A leading law firm in Nairobi seeks a qualified advocate to join their team. The successful candidate will be well-versed in commercial and conveyancing matters, providing comprehensive legal services to clients in property transactions and commercial dealings.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Offer legal advice to clients on the legal processes involved in purchasing and selling of property
• Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions, prepare sale agreements and completion documents
• Ensure proper registration of documents with relevant authorities
• Prepare property lease agreements and ensure contracts are duly signed as scheduled
• Liaise with clients and key stakeholders including mortgage lenders, Land Registry, Government Departments, estate agents, land valuers, and surveyors
• Assist with due diligence and other intellectual property issues related to contracts, agreements, and transactional matters
• Enhance the firm's client base through effective liaison with existing clients
• Provide legal opinions on matters relating to property and real estate
• Draft conveyancing and legal documents
• Send terms of engagement and fee estimates to clients
• Oversee handling of all client matters before the Lands Registry, Local Authorities, Survey of Kenya, and National Lands Commission
• Prepare security documents and ensure they are properly executed and registered
• Provide legal advice on commercial and corporate transactions
• Negotiate, draft, and review commercial contracts and legal documents to ensure proper execution
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Key Competencies

• High integrity
• Commercial acumen and business skills
• Excellent writing and report preparation skills
• Excellent research skills and legal document drafting ability
• Proactive and results-driven approach
• Keen attention to detail