Lawyers (Conveyancing & Commercial)-3 Positions at Globalhunt Associates

About the Role

This position provides comprehensive legal services in conveyancing, commercial matters, and litigation as required. You will manage transactions from inception through completion, advise clients on property and commercial legal matters, and handle related litigation and administrative matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage conveyancing transactions including sales, purchases, transfers, leases, charges, and discharges
• Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions ensuring proper and timely execution and registration of documents
• Provide legal advice to clients on the legal processes involved in purchasing and selling property
• Draft and review commercial agreements including contracts, Memoranda of Understanding, Non-Disclosure Agreements, and joint venture agreements
• Draft and review 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 systems 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
• Excellent client management skills
• Highly organized with strong time management skills
• Strong analytical and advisory skills with attention to detail
• Good communication, presentation, and report writing skills
• Proficiency in litigation (advantageous)