Commercial & Conveyancing Advocate -Kikuyu at Emerge Egress Consulting

Role Objective

A leading law firm in Nairobi seeks a Commercial & Conveyancing Advocate to join their team. This position offers a great opportunity for career growth with an individual who is well versed in Commercial and Conveyancing matters.

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, completion documents, and ensure proper registration of documents
• Prepare property lease agreements and ensure contracts are duly signed as scheduled
• Liaise with clients and key stakeholders such as 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 other 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 estimates of fees and disbursements
• 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
• Carry out negotiation, drafting, and review of commercial contracts and legal documents, ensuring they are duly executed
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• At least one (1) year post-admission experience in a busy law firm
• An upper 2nd Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university
• A valid practicing certificate