Junior Associate Conveyancing, Corporate and Commercial.

Position: Junior Associate Conveyancing Corporate & Commercial

Industry: Legal / Professional Services

Location: Nairobi Kenya

Department: Conveyancing Corporate & Commercial

Gross Salary: KES 100000

About the Client:

Our client is a well-established professional services firm whose Conveyancing Corporate & Commercial Department plays a central role in delivering the firms vision and mission. Guided by strong values of Transparency Results Orientation Pride and Relationships the firm is committed to solving complex legal matters with precision integrity and commercial awareness.

The firm is seeking a highly driven Associate Advocate to support and manage conveyancing corporate and commercial legal matters while contributing to client satisfaction revenue growth and departmental excellence.

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.
  

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV on our career page.

Application Deadline: 21st January 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.