Conveyancing and Securities Advocate

A busy medium sized Nairobi firm is seeking to recruit a Conveyancing and Securities Advocate with a minimum of 3 years post admission experience.

The successful candidate should have good experience in handling all types of conveyancing and security work. Including contract negotiation, due diligence, drafting/reviewing (for properties and businesses) sales and purchase agreements, lease agreements, transfer documents, reviewing banking and security documents and handling stamping and registration of documents at the lands and companies’ registries. The ideal candidate must have prior experience in conveyancing and securities work.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and manage instructions from Equity Partners, Consultants and their secretaries, ensuring all 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, ensuring clear communication and timely handling of their matters.

• Maintain an updated file list of all 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 any concerns immediately and work closely with other team members.

• Ensure timely reporting to banks where required and maintain proper records and secure storage of original title deeds and other important legal documents in the strong room.

• Key Qualifications

• Must have a valid Practicing Certificate

• Must be computer literate

• Should be proactive and self-motivated

• Have excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a team.

• Able to demonstrate excellent organizational skills

• Ability to handle pressure

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