Advocate -Legal Counsel

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized institution.
  

• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  

• A current and valid Practicing Certificate.
  

• Minimum of four years post-admission experience in a law firm.
  

• Strong practical experience in litigation and conveyancing.
  

• Excellent drafting, research, advocacy, communication, organizational and client-management skills.
  

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and manage multiple matters professionally.
  

• Have handled Saccos and other financial institutions matters.
  

The Advocate shall be responsible for:

• Preparing pleadings, applications, affidavits, submissions, agreements, conveyancing documents, legal opinions, and other legal instruments.
  

• Representing clients in court, tribunals, registries, negotiations, and other dispute resolution forums.
  

• Handling litigation and conveyancing matters from inception to conclusion.
  

• Conducting legal research and advising clients on legal issues.
  

• Managing client files, diarising court dates, deadlines, and follow-ups.
  

• Liaising with clients, courts, registries, government offices, banks and other relevant stakeholders.
  

• Ensuring timely, professional, and efficient handling of all assigned matters.
  

• Supporting the firm in client management, business development and general legal practice administration
  

• Managing loan processing, conveyancing and security perfection transactions for SACCOs, banks and other financial institutions, while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance