Legal and Conveyance Lawyer at Magnate Ventures

Responsibilities

Title Verification & Due Diligence

• Confirm ownership of property.
• Check for encumbrances.
• Review land records and ensure clean title before purchase or transfer.

Sale & Purchase Agreements

• Draft, review, and negotiate Sale Agreements and Transfer Instruments.
• Ensure terms comply with the Land Act, Land Registration Act, and other relevant laws.

Conveyance Documentation

Prepare or vet essential documents like:

• Sale agreements
• Transfer forms
• Land Control Board consents
• Stamp Duty assessment forms
• Completion documents and registries filings

Registration & Transfer

• Lodge documents at the Land Registry.
• Ensure transfer and registration of new ownership.
• Follow up to obtain new Title Deeds or Leases.

Leases & Tenancy Agreements

• Draft and register leases or subleases.
• Advise landlords and tenants on rights and obligations.

Advisory & Compliance

• Advise on succession-related transfers (e.g., transmission after death).
• Handle company land acquisitions, joint ventures, and property financing.
• Ensure compliance with environmental, zoning, and planning laws.

Qualifications, Skills, and Competencies

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law (KSL).
• Admitted Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate from the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in conveyancing and property law.
• In-depth understanding of Kenya’s land and property laws, including the Land Act, Land Registration Act, and related statutes.
• Proficiency in drafting and vetting conveyancing documents such as sale agreements, leases, and transfers.
• Hands-on experience with ArdhiSasa, eCitizen, and manual land registry systems.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Strong integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail.