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As a Legal Associate at Roots Africa, you will play a critical role in our mission to facilitate secure real estate investments for Africans in the diaspora. You will provide comprehensive legal support for property transactions, ensuring compliance with local and international real estate laws and regulations. You will help our clients navigate the complexities of cross-border real estate investments with confidence and peace of mind.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Real Estate Transaction Support: Provide end-to-end legal support for property acquisitions, sales, and transfers across multiple African jurisdictions.
• Document Preparation and Review: Draft, review, and analyze property transaction documents, including purchase agreements, lease contracts, and title deeds.
• Due Diligence: Conduct thorough legal due diligence on properties, including title searches, encumbrance verification, and regulatory compliance checks.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all transactions comply with local real estate laws, tax regulations, and foreign investment requirements in various African countries.
• Client Advisory: Provide clear legal advice to clients regarding property rights, ownership structures, and investment risks in different African jurisdictions.
• Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks in property transactions and develop mitigation strategies to protect client interests.
• Cross-Border Expertise: Navigate the complexities of international property investments, including currency regulations and repatriation of funds.
• Documentation Management: Maintain accurate and comprehensive legal documentation for all property transactions.
• Legal Research: Stay updated on real estate laws and regulations across multiple African jurisdictions to provide accurate and current legal guidance.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with local counsel, government officials, and real estate professionals to facilitate smooth property transactions.
• Legal Consulting: Support our premium members in the community with consulting services on a need basis and ensure their satisfaction.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned to you from time to time.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited institution with a strong academic record.
• Minimum of 2 years of post-qualification experience in real estate law or related practice.
• Demonstrated experience in real estate transactions, property law, and cross-border investments.
• Strong understanding of land tenure systems and property rights across multiple African countries.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and property documentation systems.
• Familiarity with international investment regulations affecting real estate transactions.
• Passion for real estate investment and genuine interest in empowering the African diaspora.
• Cultural sensitivity and understanding of the unique needs of diaspora investors.

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As a Legal Fellow at Roots Africa, you will join our legal team in a developmental role focusing on supporting diaspora real estate investments across Africa. This 12-month fellowship is designed for early-career legal professionals passionate about real estate law and African development. You will gain hands-on experience in cross-border property transactions while supporting our mission to make African real estate investment accessible to the diaspora community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Conduct comprehensive research on real estate laws, regulations, and property rights across various African jurisdictions.
• Transaction Support: Assist senior legal team members with property transaction documentation, including drafting and reviewing basic legal documents.
• Due Diligence Assistance: Support the due diligence process by gathering and organizing property documentation, title information, and compliance requirements.
• Documentation Management: Help maintain organized legal files and property transaction records.
• Client Communication: Prepare informational materials on legal aspects of property investment for clients and assist with responding to basic legal inquiries.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Track changes in real estate laws and foreign investment regulations across target African countries.
• Legal Writing: Draft legal memoranda, research summaries, and contribution to client advisories on property investment matters.
• Knowledge Development: Create internal reference materials on jurisdiction-specific real estate laws and procedures.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline legal documentation and transaction processes.
• Learning and Development: Participate in mentorship sessions, training workshops, and professional development activities to build expertise in African real estate law.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Recent law graduate or less than one year of post-qualification experience preferably in the real estate industry.
• Law degree from an accredited institution with coursework or demonstrated interest in property law, international law, or investment law.
• Post graduate diploma from Kenya School of Law
• Strong academic record and research capabilities.
• Basic understanding of real estate transactions and property rights concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and basic document management systems.
• Genuine passion for real estate investment and African development.
• Interest in the unique challenges and opportunities facing diaspora investors.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.