Commercial/Conveyancing Advocate – Westlands at Emerge Egress Consulting

Role Objective

• Our client, a well-established law firm located in Westlands, Nairobi, is seeking an ambitious Commercial & Conveyancing Advocate to join its growing practice. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing conveyancing and commercial transactions, advising clients on complex legal matters, and delivering practical legal solutions while maintaining the highest professional standards.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee commercial and conveyancing transactions from instruction through to successful completion.
• Conduct legal due diligence, title investigations and risk assessments for property and corporate transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate sale agreements, leases, transfers, charges, securities, commercial contracts and other legal documentation.
• Coordinate the execution, stamping and registration of legal instruments with the relevant government agencies and regulatory bodies.
• Advise clients on commercial, corporate, property and real estate matters while offering practical and business-oriented legal solutions.
• Work closely with financial institutions, government offices, surveyors, valuers, estate agents and other stakeholders to facilitate seamless transactions.
• Support corporate transactions by reviewing contractual obligations, identifying legal risks and recommending appropriate safeguards.
• Maintain accurate transaction records and ensure matters are progressed within agreed timelines.
• Monitor changes in legislation and regulatory requirements affecting commercial and conveyancing practice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities to enhance client satisfaction and support business growth.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to deliver high-quality legal services.
• Undertake any other responsibilities assigned in support of the firm\'s operations

  Job Specifications and Qualifications

• At least two (2) years Post admission experience in a busy law firm.
• An upper 2nd Bachelors of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
• A valid practicing certificate.

    Key Competencies

• Excellent legal drafting, analytical and research skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and sound legal judgment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven.
• High ethical standards, integrity and professionalism.