Advocate (Conveyancing and Securities)

About the role

A busy medium-sized law firm in Nairobi is recruiting a Conveyancing and Securities Advocate with at least 3 years of post-admission experience. The successful candidate should have good experience handling all types of conveyancing and security work, including contract negotiation, due diligence, drafting and reviewing sales and purchase agreements, lease agreements and transfer documents, and handling stamping and registration of documents at the Lands and Companies' Registries.

Key responsibilities

• Receive and manage instructions from Equity Partners, consultants and their secretaries, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time.
• Prepare letters, legal documents and client correspondence for review and approval by Equity Partners or consultants before sending them to clients.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, keeping clear communication and timely handling of their matters.
• Maintain an updated file list of instructions received, pending and completed, and follow up with the firm's clerks to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Regularly update Equity Partners and consultants on the progress of matters, report concerns immediately and work closely with other team members.
• Ensure timely reporting to banks where required, and keep proper records and secure storage of original title deeds and other important legal documents in the strong room.

Required profile

• Valid Practicing Certificate.
• Experience in conveyancing and securities work.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle pressure.

The advertisement is placed by Summit Recruitment & Search, a recruitment agency in Kenya. It states that it does not charge any fee as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement.