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

Position Overview

This position provides legal services in conveyancing, commercial matters, and litigation as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage conveyancing transactions including sale, purchase, transfers, leases, charges, and discharges
• Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions ensuring proper and timely execution and registration of documents
• Offer legal advice to clients on the legal processes involved in purchasing and selling property
• Draft and review commercial agreements (contracts, MOUs, NDAs, joint venture agreements), 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 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

Required Skills & Attributes

• Excellent client management skills
• Highly organized with good time management skills
• Strong analytical and advisory skills with attention to detail
• Good communication, presentation, and report writing skills
• Proficiency in litigation (added advantage)