Position Summary:

An excellent opportunity has risen for a dedicated Advocate to join Mukele Moni and Company Advocates in their Nairobi office. 
You will collaborate with the legal teams in Nairobi and Kakamega.  You will work closely with the Partners and handle various matters 
including conveyancing, legislative drafting, legal research, law and policy, matters related to commercial transactions, property, 
banking and securities law.

OPENING HOURS

Job Title: Advocate/Associate

Reports to: ​ Managing Partner

Direct Reports:​ Pupils, Legal Assistants​

Remuneration:  Negotiable but attractive

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Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft and review commercial contracts and agreements on behalf of clients;
• Negotiate, draft and review conveyance and legal documents and oversee the registration of the same, where applicable;
• Advise clients on legal aspects of commercial and conveyancing transactions;
• Effect legal formation of entities and oversee compliance with the applicable laws and regulations;
• Interpret laws and regulations for individuals, corporate organizations and provide timely legal opinions on matters relating to property, real estate and commercial transactions;
• Oversee the fast-tracking and diligent handling of client matters before the different registries and government/county offices;
• Coordinate with relevant key stakeholders such as the mortgage lenders, estate agents, land valuers and surveyors;
• Develop lasting client relationships and actively building on experiences that support client needs;
• Plan and manage the delivery of client work professionally;
• Continuously develop improvements for internal processes and templates for the various agreements;
• Provide and ensure that content on the firm’s website related to commercial transactions, property and real estate are up-to-date;
• Develop articles on emerging issues on the various areas of law;
• Supervise and direct the pupils and legal assistants;
• Develop structures within the department that would ensure efficiency and good service delivery to our clients;
• Actively participate in business development activities including setting up meetings with both existing and potential clients

Minimum Qualifications/Skills/Competencies Required 

• Minimum of 4 years post admission experience working in busy law firm preferably in Conveyancing section;
• A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university;
• Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
• Certificate of Admission to the Roll of Advocates of the High Court of Kenya;
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be added advantage;
• Advanced computer skills in MS Office software;
• Excellent research, analysis and presentation skills;
• Excellent organizational, project management and communication skills;
• Competent, prompt, diligent and ability to work under pressure;
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive and tactful manner;
• A proven track record in handling conveyancing work from tier 1 banks in Kenya is highly desirable;
• Experience in handling corporate and commercial matters will be an added advantage;
• Problem solving and creative thinking skills.
• Highly adaptive to change and result oriented.

How to Apply

Submit your cover letter and a comprehensive resume, with three (3) reputable referees and their contacts two of whom must have held senior management positions, to: [email protected].  Subject should read: Advocate – Conveyancing.

Applications should be addressed to the below address:
The Managing Partner
Mukele Moni and Company Advocates
I&M Bank House, 2nd Floor, 2nd Ngong Avenue, Upperhill
P O Box 18497– 00100
NAIROBI.

Deadline: 27th September 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.