Job Title: Legal Counsel, Conveyancing
Reports To: Head of Legal
Department: Legal
Division: Finance, Legal &ICT
Location: ABSA Towers
Salary Range: Ksh45,000 – Ksh55,000

 Job Purpose Statement:

The job holder is responsible for safeguarding the company’s legal interests, including:

  • Providing expert legal services across a broad spectrum, including due diligence, land acquisition, finance-related laws, procurement, hospitality, construction, ICT, and intellectual property.
  • Ensuring accurate and compliant property ownership transfers mitigating legal risks and supporting the company’s strategic operations and emerging legal needs
  • Represent the company in legal proceedings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Track and manage property transfers at various lands registries.
  • Monitor the subdivision process to ensure timely completion and provide legal advice on issues impacting these divisions.
  • Maintain organized and up-to-date project files, including all essential completion documents.
  • Ensure that titles for each project are prepared and available.
  • Collaborate with the documentation team to secure necessary clearances for transfer of Titles to Clients and transfer of Project lands to the company.
  • Assist in drafting letters of offer for lease acquisitions, review commercial contracts and other essential documentation.
  • Conduct due diligence through official property searches for potential leases or purchases.
  • Review and verify the terms of conveyancing documents prepared by external lawyers.
  • Provide advice on legal requirements, processes, and documentation for property disposals.
  • Update and track the monthly commercial agreements report.
  • Develop policies and standard operating procedures in compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Keep division heads informed about market developments and government directives that may affect their operations.
  • Respond to and manage all court summons, pleadings, and demand letters received by the company.
  • Maintain a detailed calendar of all ongoing court cases and their hearing dates, guarantee representation by skilled advocates in all court proceedings.
  • Provide monthly litigation progress reports to the group Directors.
  • Handle and address all court summons, pleadings, and demand letters served to the company.
  • Keep a comprehensive record of all active court cases and their scheduled hearings.
  • Ensure the land clerk and legal administrator securely store title documents.
  • Submit monthly updates on litigation progress to the group Directors.
  • Evaluate the training needs within the portfolio as well as conduct and facilitate training sessions for the team on the portfolio.

Qualification And Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor of Laws Degree
  • Post Graduate Diploma – Kenya School of Law
  • Must have worked as in house Legal counsel for a corporate entity for at least 2 years.
  • Working knowledge of conveyancing, court rules & land registry procedures.
  • Must have hands on experience in interpretation & application of legal texts, statutes, rules & regulations.
  • Ability to work independently and with no supervision in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers.
  • Strong sense of responsibility and urgency.
  • High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
  • Be computer literate.
  • Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Must have the ability to work as a team.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Must be business minded.

Application Details

  • How to Apply: Submit your application via recruitment@optiven.ke.
  • Deadline: Applications close on 15th February 2025.
  • Shortlisting Process: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Recruitment Fee: Optiven Group does not charge any fee for job applications, interviews, or placements.
  • Communication: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to high application volumes.
  • Disqualification: Any form of canvassing leads to automatic disqualification.
  • Consent: By applying, candidates agree to allow background checks as necessary.
  • Equal Opportunity: Optiven Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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