Senior Associate Advocate – Property & Conveyancing

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Associate Advocate with extensive experience in property law and conveyancing to lead our high‑impact property transactions function. The role combines hands‑on legal execution with leadership, allowing you to shape processes, mentor junior staff, and manage complex deals from instruction to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the conveyancing and property transactions practice across residential, commercial and development projects.
• Handle end‑to‑end property transactions, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating sale agreements, leases, transfers, charges, licences, joint‑venture and development agreements.
• Conduct due diligence, title investigations and risk assessments, and advise clients on structure, legal risk and practical solutions.
• Supervise and mentor junior advocates, legal assistants and conveyancing clerks.
• Oversee completion documents, registration paperwork and bank‑financed transactions, including securities documentation and mortgage redemption.
• Liaise with financial institutions, developers, valuers, surveyors, planners, registries and other advocates.
• Maintain strong client relationships as the senior point of contact on major matters.
• Support strategic improvement of the property practice and manage Lands Registry and Ardhi Sasa processes.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years post‑qualification experience as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, with a strong focus on property law and conveyancing.
• Proven ability to manage complex property transactions independently.
• Experience supervising legal teams or mentoring junior lawyers.
• Background in residential, commercial and developer‑side transactions, including work for purchasers, vendors, developers and financial institutions.
• Exposure to off‑plan developments, sectional property, subdivisions or large‑scale projects is a plus.

Required skills

• Excellent drafting, negotiation and legal review capabilities.
• In‑depth knowledge of Kenyan property and conveyancing law.
• Practical understanding of land registration procedures and the Lands Registry system.
• Solid working knowledge of the Ardhi Sasa digital land registration platform.
• Ability to identify legal and commercial risk quickly.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.