Provide legal opinion to upper management on matters relating to all functions of business.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, statutory regulations and other formalities
Offer advice to clients on the legal processes involved in purchasing/sale of property
Work to protect the interest of employer & ensure they are protected against fraud money laundering activities amongst others
Conduct research and necessary due diligence to identify legitimacy, authenticity of all documents and legal ownership of properties on boarded either for sale or rental by accessing government registry documents or title deeds in case of land
Representing the company in the sale of its assets and properties i.e., drafting sale agreements, witnessing, reviewing Transfers, issuing completion notices and corresponding with all stakeholders, fast-tracking the sale process and issuing reports on the progress
Likewise, representing the company in purchase of assets and properties and carrying out the necessary due diligence
Oversee the fast-tracking & diligent handling of all client matters before the Company Registry, Lands Registry, Local Authorities, and Survey of Kenya & National Lands Commission
Prepare property lease and tenancy agreements and ensuring contracts are signed prior to the occupation of tenants.
Pursuing debt collection through distress/auctioneers/court/negotiations Drafting and reviewing other legal documents such as affidavits, contracts, charge documents etc. and ensuring the interests of the employer are well protected.
Liaising with clients and key stakeholders such as the mortgage lenders, estate agents, land valuers, surveyors and other external counsels and ensuring their timely correspondence and delivery of all matters in their docket
Negotiating terms of engagement and estimates of fees and disbursements while protecting employers interests and realization of full value for money
Providing legal opinion on whether to sue, contributing to trial preparation and in defense suits to represent the employer in the whole litigation process
Record keeping, Organizing and managing files, documents, in a paper and electronic filing system for all legal matters
Meeting with clients, lawyers, and other professionals to talk about transactions.
Give legal opinion on matters staffing and disciplinary matters
Handling correspondences that relate to legal.
Support other HODs on recruitment
Key Skills & Qualifications
LLB Degree from a recognized University
Must be an Advocate of the High court of Kenya with a current Practicing Certificate 2023
Must have at least 4 years post work experience in a busy law firm or equivalent in a commercial enterprise
Working knowledge of conveyancing, court rules, land registry procedures
A solid successful track record in commercial law and litigation
Arbitration and mediation skills
Good organizational, prioritization and time management skills
Must have hands on experience in interpretation & application of legal texts, statutes, rules & regulations.
Be computer literate Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must have the ability to work as a team
Work with minimum or no supervision
Meet set deadlines
Method of Application
In case you experiencing difficulties apply through the option above, please
Email your cv to[email protected] with the title Hardware Store Manager - Thika
