Associate Advocate (Conveyancing, Real Estate, Securities Perfection & Commercial Litigation) at CDL Human Resource

Role Summary

• The Associate Advocate will be responsible for handling a broad range of legal work with a strong focus on conveyancing, perfection of securities, real estate transactions, and commercial litigation. The role requires prior law firm experience and the ability to manage complex legal matters independently while supporting clients across property, banking, and commercial disputes. The ideal candidate is a male advocate with proven technical expertise, strong litigation skills, and experience working in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

Conveyancing & Real Estate

• Handle all aspects of conveyancing including sale, purchase, transfer, leases, and property registration.
• Conduct due diligence on land titles, ownership, and encumbrances.
• Draft and review sale agreements, transfer documents, leases, and completion documents.
• Liaise with land registries, survey offices, and other government authorities.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of real estate transactions.

Securities Perfection

• Prepare, review, and register securities including charges, mortgages, debentures, guarantees, and other security instruments.
• Manage the full process of securities perfection including stamping and registration.
• Conduct post-registration follow-ups to ensure validity and compliance of securities.
• Maintain proper records and status tracking of all securities under perfection.
• Liaise with banks, financial institutions, and registries on security matters.

Commercial Litigation

• Handle commercial disputes including contract disputes, debt recovery, and enforcement matters.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, submissions, and other court documents.
• Represent clients in court and attend hearings, mentions, and case conferences.
• Provide legal opinions and risk assessments on litigation matters.
• Work closely with senior advocates on complex litigation cases.

Legal Advisory & Client Support

• Provide legal advice to clients on conveyancing, securities, and commercial matters.
• Attend client meetings and provide timely legal updates.
• Support negotiations and settlement discussions where required.

Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare and maintain accurate legal documentation and case files.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and court procedures.
• Support audits and legal reporting requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB).
• Admission Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
• Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in a reputable law firm.
• Proven experience in conveyancing, securities perfection, and commercial litigation.
• strong litigation and court advocacy experience.
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and client management skills.