Legal Assistant – Maternity Reliever

About the role

The Legal Assistant will serve as a maternity cover, providing comprehensive legal support to Homes Universal LTD’s real‑estate operations in Nairobi. The role ensures compliance with Kenyan law, manages contracts and offers advisory services to internal teams.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and internal policies.
• Draft, review, negotiate and manage contracts, leases and other legal agreements.
• Maintain a register and secure custody of statutory records, contracts and legal documents.
• Monitor a legal calendar for deadlines, renewals, court dates and other obligations.
• Conduct legal research and prepare opinions and advisory reports.
• Liaise with external counsel on litigation, regulatory matters and complex issues.
• Provide legal guidance to HR, Finance, Marketing and Operations departments.
• Review litigation‑related documents such as demand letters, pleadings and affidavits.
• Support dispute resolution, arbitration and debt recovery processes.
• Assist in developing and enforcing organisational policies from a legal perspective.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practising certificate.
• 3–5 years post‑admission legal experience.
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation and analytical abilities.
• Excellent legal writing and research skills.
• High integrity, professionalism and ethical conduct.
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters under pressure.

Required skills

What we offer

• Monthly net salary between KES 60,000 and KES 75,000.
• Contractual employment for the duration of the maternity leave.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic real‑estate environment.