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Advocate -Legal Counsel

Nyanchoka Okemwa & Company Advocates

full time Nairobi Posted 16 hours ago

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