Conveyancing Advocate

Role Objective

Our client, a busy law firm in Nairobi seeks to fill a vacancy with an individual who is experienced and passionate about conveyancing and relatable field.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Enhance the firm’s client base through effective liaison with existing clients.

Provide Legal opinion on matters relating to property & real estate.

Preparing and Drafting Conveyancing documents and Legal documents and instruments.

Sending terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements

Oversee handling of all client matters before the Lands Registry, Local Authorities and Survey of Kenya & National Lands Commission.

Prepare lease agreements and transfer documents.

Support in carrying out conveyancing searches.

Liaising with clients and key stakeholders such as the mortgage lenders, estate agents, land valuers.

Provide legal opinion, advice on matters relating to property & real estate.

Offer legal advice to clients on the legal processes involved in purchasing & selling of property.

Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions, prepare sale agreements, completion documents and ensure proper registration of documents.

Ensure contracts are duly signed as scheduled.

Liaising with clients and key stakeholders such as the mortgage lenders, Land Registry, Government Departments, estate agents, land valuers and surveyors.

Any other duties relatable to conveyancing as assigned.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

Two (2) 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.

Key Competencies

Excellent writing and report skills.

Excellent research skills.

Attention to detail.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Strong knowledge of conveyancing procedures.

Industries:Management Consulting

Function: Legal/ Lawyer