Advocate – Nairobi, Kenya

Summit Recruitment and Search Africa is a leading Recruitment and Executive Search agency head quartered in Kenya providing outstanding talent to a wide range of companies and NGOs in various business sectors across Africa.

A busy medium sized Nairobi firm is seeking to recruit a with a minimum of 2 – 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 experience prior experience in conveyancing and securities work.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Receiving instructions from Equity Partners, Consultant and secretaries on their behalf
  • Preparing letters and documents for approval by the Equity Partners or Consultant before sending to the clients in a timely and accurate manner
  • Dealing with clients in a professional manner and establishing a productive partnership
  • Maintaining a File List of all instructions received, pending and completed.
  • Instructing and following up diligently with the Firm’s Clerks on all instructions given to them
  • Regularly discussing all matters with the instructing Equity Partner or Consultant to ensure the progress of all matters
  • Reporting any issue of concern immediately to the Equity Partners or Consultant
  • Working collaboratively with all members of staff in a professional and supportive manner
  • Reporting on time to Banks where appropriate
  • Ensuring that all original Titles and other important documents are placed in the strong room, after a schedule is drawn up and to be responsible for original documents handed over to the Advocate

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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Salary: Monthly Gross salary: 140,000 KES depending on experience and qualifications. (Approx. 968 USD)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Level: Mid Level
Job Type: Full Time
Deadline for applications: 30/03/2024