Conveyancing Associate at Bridge Talent Management

Job Description

• We are seeking to recruit a competent, experienced, proactive and self-driven Conveyancing Associate to join our team. The suitable candidate should have strong and demonstrable experience in Real estate and conveyancing practice.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draw, negotiate, vet and ensure execution of contracts and agreements on behalf of the Firm or its Clients.
• Effectively communicate with clients and the Managing Partner to understand the client’s concerns and provide sound legal advice.
• Analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and research case law, statutes, regulations, and documents impacting the firm’s clients and offer advice to clients on any matters that are of concern to them.
• Work to protect the interests of clients & ensure they are protected against fraud and money laundering activities.
• Conduct research to identify legal ownership of properties by assessing government land registry documents or title deeds if the land is not registered to anyone.
• Oversee the fast-tracking & diligent handling of all client matters before the Lands Registry, Local Authorities, and Survey of Kenya & National Lands Commission.
• Sending terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements and following up on payment of fees and any monies from and on behalf of the Firm or its Clients and ensure compliance with the Firms Financial policies by any person under direct supervision.
• Mentor junior Advocates, Lawyers, Interns, Pupils and oversee the work of support staff, such as legal assistants, legal clerks and Legal Secretaries to enable efficient delivery of services.
• Prepare reports and maintain the records of the Firm with respect to any of the Firm or Client’s Business to enable monitoring and reporting to the management.
• Support the Partners in Business Development and assist in client management, conduct regular client visits and support the clients to ensure the business of the Firm.
• Undertake all such other roles and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Partner.
• Submit timely reports and prepare presentations/proposals as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and holder of a current practicing certificate
• Other professional certifications are desirable.
• A minimum of 3 years post-admission experience.
• Knowledge in the use of MS Office packages
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Superb Organization skills
• Ability to prepare reports
• Keen attention to detail.