Commercial & Conveyancing Advocate – Nairobi

Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.

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We are a trusted partner on the recruitment panels of over 15 law firms in Kenya we provide you with direct visibility to top-tier hiring managers and exclusive roles that aren’t always advertised publicly. Whether you are looking for a lateral move or a step up into a specialized practice area, placing your CV with us ensures your profile is prioritized by the firms that matter most.

Role Objective

A medium-sized law firm with an established commercial and property practice is seeking an Advocate to strengthen its conveyancing and commercial law team.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

  • Drafting Conveyancing documents and Legal documents.
  • Issuing terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements
  • Provide Legal advice on matters relating to property & real estate.
  • Overseeing the handling of all client matters before the Local Authorities, Lands Registry and Survey of Kenya & National Lands Commission.
  • Liaising with clients and key stakeholders such as the mortgage lenders, estate agents, land valuers.
  • Rendering legal opinion, advice on commercial and corporate transactions and matters relating to property & real estate.
  • Negotiation, drafting and review of commercial contracts, legal documents and ensuring they are duly executed.
  • Offer legal advice to clients on the legal processes involved in purchasing & selling of property.
  • Conduct due diligence on conveyancing transactions, prepare sale agreements, completion documents and ensure proper registration of documents.
  • Prepare property lease agreements & ensure contracts are duly signed as scheduled.
  • Liaising with clients and key stakeholders such as the mortgage lenders, Land Registry, Government Departments, estate agents, land valuers and surveyors.
  • Assist with due diligence and other intellectual property issues related to contracts, agreements and other transactional matters.
  • Support the firm’s client base through effective liaison with existing clients.
  • Ability to prepare security documents
  • Any other duties as assigned.

  Job Specifications and Qualifications

  • 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

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to perform under pressure and manage competing priorities.
  • High professional integrity and ethics.
  • Excellent legal research, drafting, and documentation skills.
  • Attention to detail and organizational proficiency.

If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV on or before 06th March 2026 to the email careers@emergeegressconsulting.com and indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be done on rolling basis.

Job Category: Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Nairobi

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