Junior Lawyer at Optiven Limited

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly competent and an outstanding individual who is dynamic and passionate about delivering results to join our Legal team.  S/he will be assisting in ensuring all our company’s transactions comply with state laws and regulations, while actively supporting the company avoid possible risks and violations

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide legal opinion on matters relating to property & real estate.
• Offer advice to clients on the legal processes involved in purchasing & selling of property.
• Work to protect the interest of clients & ensure they are protected against fraud 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.
• Prepare property lease agreements ensure contracts are signed on the scheduled date of transfer.
• Oversee the fast-tracking & diligent handling of all client matters before the Lands Registry, Local Authorities, and Survey of Kenya & National Lands Commission.
• Drafting legal documents.
• Liaising with clients and key stakeholders such as the mortgage lenders, estate agents, land valuers and surveyors.

Requirements :

• LLB Degree from a recognized University
• Must have gone through the Kenya School of Law
• MUST be fluent in French Language
• Must have at least 1 years’ post work experience in a busy law firm
• Familiar with banking documentations
• Working knowledge of conveyancing, court rules & land registry procedures.
• Must have hands on experience in interpretation & application of legal texts, statutes, rules & regulations.
• Be computer literate

Skills :

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
• Ability to multi-task and get things done to completion.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Result oriented and deadline-driven.
• Good scheduling and monitoring skills.
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent reporting skills.
• Adaptable and initiative
• Great team player.
• High Integrity and Confidentiality