Associate Advocate at Fanisi HR Solutions

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Legal Analysis and Advising: 

• Analyze legal issues and draw succinct conclusions with minimal supervision. 
• Interpret laws and regulations for individuals and corporate clients, providing timely legal opinions on property, real estate, and commercial transactions.

Document Drafting and Review: 

• Draft and review transaction and corporate documents in well-written English. 
• Negotiate, draft, and review commercial contracts on behalf of clients. 
• Produce clear and precise legal documents, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
• Research and draft pleadings and court documents.

Transaction Management: 

• Oversee the administration of transaction documents, including version control, conditions precedent, execution, and compilation of executed agreements. 
• Manage due diligence processes, conducting research in relevant registries to support transaction integrity.  
• Coordinate with key stakeholders such as mortgage lenders, estate agents, valuers, and surveyors to facilitate smooth transaction execution.

Entity Formation and Compliance: 

• Effect the legal formation of entities and oversee ongoing compliance with applicable laws and regulations. 
• Ensure timely registration of documents with relevant authorities and follow up client matters at registries and government/county offices.

Client Relationship Management: 

• Develop and maintain strong, lasting relationships with clients by providing exceptional service tailored to their needs. 
• Manage the delivery of client work professionally, adhering to agreed timelines and quality standards. 
• Actively build on client experiences to support and enhance their legal needs.

Communication and Reporting: 

• Present oral and written communication in clear, plain English, ensuring clients fully understand complex legal concepts. 
• Prepare comprehensive reports, legal opinions, and updates on ongoing matters for clients and internal stakeholders.

Required Specifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) .
• Advocate of the high court with a valid practicing certificate
• 1-4yrs experience post admission with expertise in property, real estate, and commercial law
• Prior experience handling transactions involving registries, mortgage lenders, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to draft and review legal documents with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills in English and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with corporate governance, entity formation, and compliance processes.