Junior Associate - Conveyancing, Corporate and Commercial at Gap Recruitment Services Limited

Gap Recruitment Services Limited is a leading recruitment firm in Kenya where International and local companies find just the right fit talent.

 

Junior Associate - Conveyancing, Corporate and Commercial

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience2 - 3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldLaw / Legal 

Job Purpose

The Associate Advocate will be responsible for handling a broad portfolio of conveyancing and commercial transactions, providing sound legal advice, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing client relationships, and supporting administrative, billing, and reporting functions within the department.

Key Responsibilities

Legal & Technical Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough due diligence for conveyancing and commercial transactions to safeguard client interests.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents including Agreements for Sale, Leases, Charges, Debentures, and Commercial Contracts.
  • Handle conveyancing and commercial transactions from instruction to completion.
  • Issue well-reasoned legal opinions on conveyancing and commercial matters.
  • Ensure full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards.
  • Procure and process all statutory, legal, and administrative documents required for transactions.

Client, Administrative & Billing Responsibilities

  • Manage administrative aspects of conveyancing and commercial matters, including scheduling, correspondence, and record keeping.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure efficient workflow and timely task completion.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and firm strategies.
  • Prepare quotations, fee notes, and invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Negotiate fees with clients where applicable and resolve billing discrepancies.
  • Follow up on outstanding payments and support billing and collections efforts.
  • Actively participate in departmental marketing initiatives and client engagement activities.
  • Establish, nurture, and maintain strong client relationships.

Portfolio & File Management

  • Manage a portfolio of corporate, commercial, and conveyancing matters from initiation to completion.
  • Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date electronic and physical client files.
  • Provide regular status updates to clients on transaction progress.
  • Implement best practices in file management, documentation control, and data security.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

  • Prepare and submit reports on transaction status, billings, collections, and departmental performance
  • Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Present findings and recommendations to management as required.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and admission as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
  • Minimum 2-3 years experience in Conveyancing, Corporate, and Commercial practice.
  • Strong working knowledge of Kenyan conveyancing and commercial laws.
  • Demonstrated experience handling end-to-end transactions independently.
  • Strong drafting, analytical, and legal opinion-writing skills.
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
  • Strong client management, communication, and negotiation skills.

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Gap Recruitment Services Limited on www.careers-page.com to apply

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