Role Objective
A leading medium-sized law firm in Nairobi is looking for a proactive, dynamic Associate Advocate to handle Conveyancing, Real Estate, and Commercial Law transactions while executing client instructions with high diligence and professionalism.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Provide sound legal opinions on matters relating to property, real estate, and corporate/commercial transactions.
Offer legal guidance to clients on the statutory processes involved in purchasing, leasing, and selling property.
Draft, review, and negotiate Conveyancing documents, property leases, commercial contracts, security documents, and other legal instruments ensuring full compliance and proper execution.
Drafting, reviewing, and facilitate execution of security instruments this includes documents including Charges, Mortgages, Debentures, Chattel Mortgages, Deeds of Guarantee & Indemnity, ensuring compliance with statutory execution requirements.
Oversee transaction execution before key administrative bodies including the Lands Registry, Survey of Kenya, National Land Commission (NLC).
Conduct thorough due diligence for property and commercial transactions, prepare sale agreements, assemble completion documents, and ensure seamless registration of documents.
Assist with due diligence and Intellectual Property (IP) issues related to transactional matters.
Send formal terms of engagement, fee notes, and disbursement estimates.
Maintain proactive communication with clients and key external stakeholders, including financial institutions/mortgage lenders, estate agents, land valuers, and surveyors.
Enhance and expand the firm’s client base through excellent client relationship management and proactive service delivery.
Perform any other relevant legal duties as assigned by management.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree with an Upper 2nd Class Honours from a recognized university.
Post-Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law (KSL).
Admitted as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
Valid Practicing Certificate.
At least 1-2 years Post-Admission Experience in a busy law firm setting.
Key Competencies
Strong legal drafting and research skills,
Contract negotiation, and analytical abilities.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills.
Unquestionable integrity,
Keen attention to detail
Professional confidentiality.
kindly send your CV on or before
09th November 2026
Minimum qualifications
BA/BSc/HND , Postgraduate Diploma
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to:
careers@emergeegressconsulting.com
using the position as subject of email.
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