Lawyers (Conveyancing & Commercial)-3 Positions at Globalhunt Associates

This position will provide legal services in conveyancing, commercial matters and litigation as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage conveyancing transactions including sale, purchase, transfers, leases, charges, and discharges.
• Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions ensuring proper and timely execution and registration of documents.
• Offer legal advice to clients on the legal processes involved in purchasing and selling property.
• Draft and review commercial agreements (contracts, MOUs, NDAs, joint venture agreements), pleadings & applications and property security documentation.
• Receive and analyze instructions from institutional lenders
• Oversee the diligent handling of all client matters before the Companies Registry, Land Registries, Local Authorities, Survey of Kenya and National Lands Commission
• Offer legal advice to clients on commercial and property-related legal matters
• Manage any litigation arising from the primary commercial & conveyancing transactions and probate & administration matters.
• Liaise with clients and key stakeholders such as mortgage lenders, estate agents, land valuers and surveyors.
• Update work on CRM, prepare and report work progress during weekly meetings

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a recognized University 
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate
• At least 3 years’ working experience in a busy law firm in conveyancing, real estate and commercial practice
• Familiarity with the legal and regulatory frameworks with excellent research and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate experience in commercial drafting, legal search and compliance
• Excellent client management skills
• Highly organized with good time management skills
• Strong analytical and advisory skills with attention to detail
• Good communication, presentation and report writing skills
• Proficiency in litigation will be an added advantage