Job Description
The Legal Counsel – Conveyancing will be responsible for safeguarding and advancing the legal interests of Username by providing comprehensive legal advice and support across the company’s business operations. The role will primarily focus on conveyancing, property transactions, land acquisition, due diligence, and ensuring legally compliant and seamless transfer of property ownership.
The job holder will also provide legal support on finance-related matters, intellectual property, and Username Sacco operations; identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks; and advise management on emerging legal issues affecting the company. The role will further support the preparation, review, negotiation, and execution of legal and commercial agreements and represent the company in legal proceedings, where required.
Acquisitions, Conveyancing & Subdivisions
- Track and manage property transfers at various lands registries.
- Monitor the subdivision process to ensure timely completion.
- 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 Username Properties Ltd.
- Assist in drafting letters of offer for lease acquisitions.
- 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.
Legal Advisory – Username Properties Ltd & Username Sacco
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Review commercial contracts and other essential documentation.
- Develop policies and standard operating procedures.
- Provide legal advice on issues impacting these business units.
- Keep Heads of Departments and management informed of relevant legal, regulatory, market, and government developments that may affect their operations.
- Support management in resolving legal and contractual issues and provide guidance on appropriate risk mitigation measures.
Requirements
Qualification and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor of Laws (LL. B).
- Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
- Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a valid practicing certificate.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as in-house counsel for a corporate entity, preferably in real estate sector.
- Strong expertise in conveyancing, including title searches, land transfers, etc.
- Proven experience in litigation and dispute resolution relating to land and property matters.
- Demonstrated ability to provide strategic legal advisory support to senior management.
- Hands-on experience in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, risk management, and drafting or negotiating high-value contracts.
- Strong understanding of Kenyan land laws, planning regulations, and real estate transactions.
Competency Requirements:
- 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.