Advocate -Banking Securities & Conveyancing Job

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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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As a trusted recruitment partner to over 15 leading law firms in Kenya, we provide candidates with direct access to exclusive legal opportunities and decision-makers within the industry. Whether you are seeking career growth or a transition into a specialized practice area, we help position your profile before the firms that matter most.

Role Objective

On behalf of our client, a reputable and growing law firm, we are seeking to recruit a qualified and commercially minded Advocate to join its legal team. The successful candidate will be involved in conveyancing transactions, banking securities, commercial advisory work, and real estate matters. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with financial institutions, corporate clients, developers, and private investors on a broad range of transactions.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion.
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements for sale, leases, transfers, and completion documents.
• Prepare and perfect banking securities including charges, mortgages, debentures, guarantees, and indemnities.
• Carry out detailed due diligence, including land title searches and review of historical ownership records.
• Advise financial institutions on lending risks and security perfection requirements.
• Handle sectional property transfers and other complex real estate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, joint venture arrangements, and corporate contracts.
• Provide legal opinions and advisory services on banking, land law, and commercial matters.
• Liaise with land registries, survey offices, and the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning to facilitate approvals and registrations.
• Coordinate with banks, developers, valuers, surveyors, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless transaction execution.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and procedural requirements.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with clients, providing timely updates on transaction progress.
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the firm.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized university with a minimum of Upper Second-Class Honours.
• Post-Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid Practicing Certificate.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ post-admission experience in commercial, conveyancing, banking securities, or real estate practice.
• Demonstrated experience handling perfection of securities, property transactions, and commercial documentation will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills.
• Sound understanding of the Land Registration Act, Banking Act, and land registry procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and commercial awareness.

How to Apply

If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV on or before 26th June 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.