Senior Advocate -Conveyancing, Real Estate Banking

Role Objective 

• A leading commercial and real estate law firm in Nairobi is recruiting an experienced Senior Associate Advocate to lead its Conveyancing and Commercial Law team. This leadership role entails directing high-value transactions, team supervision, strategic legal advice, and driving department growth and client engagement.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver expert legal advice and opinions on property, real estate, corporate, and commercial transactions while maintaining regular progress updates for corporate clients.
• Manage end-to-end conveyancing and commercial matters, including due diligence, scrutinizing institutional lender instructions, and ensuring prompt execution and registration of legal instruments.
• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts, security documentation, and transfer instruments for residential and commercial property developments.
• Oversee legal filings and engagements with statutory bodies, including the Land Registries, Companies Registry, Survey of Kenya, National Land Commission, and local authorities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, estate agents, land valuers, surveyors, and mortgage lenders.
• Lead and mentor team members, monitor departmental performance, ensure timely service delivery, and drive operational efficiency, strategic planning, and risk management.
• Drive business development initiatives, foster client retention, publish legal updates and industry insights, and collaborate across departments to improve client experience.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications and Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya holding a current Practising Certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years post-admission experience in a busy law firm setting.
• Proven track record in Conveyancing, Commercial, Corporate, and Banking Law, including hands-on experience in property transactions, perfecting banking securities, and related legal procedures.
• Management or leadership training is an added advantage

Key Competencies 

• Superior legal drafting and research abilities with a high degree of precision and attention to detail.
• Leadership & Team Management skills.
• Strong Negotiation & Stakeholder Engagement skills.
• Client Relationship Management skills.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional Organization & Time Management skills.
• Results-oriented mindset.

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