Legal Counsel-Real Estate at Tatu City

Tatu City, Kiambu, Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Real Estate Law, Property Law, Contract Negotiation, Legal Drafting, Risk Management, Compliance, Stakeholder Management, Land Registration, Document Management, Advisory, Regulatory Frameworks, Transaction Management, Legal Opinions, Emerging Markets, Conveyancing, Commercial Agreements

Industry

Real Estate

Description

In this role, you will provide strategic legal advice and support across a broad range of matters, with a primary focus on real estate transactions. You will be responsible for structuring, drafting, and negotiating real estate and related commercial agreements, managing land registration processes, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Specific responsibilities Real Estate Transactions Draft, review, and negotiate agreements for sales, leases, transfers, and other real estate contracts. Oversee land registration processes and ensure timely completion of conveyancing formalities. Provide strategic legal input on structuring real estate transactions to mitigate risks and optimize value. Advise on compliance with land, property, planning, and related regulatory frameworks in Kenya. Contract & Documentation Management Develop, standardize, and maintain real estate contract templates and precedents. Ensure proper record-keeping of transaction documents and correspondence on the document management system. Streamline and align real estate documentation practices across the Group. Advisory & Risk Management Provide day-to-day legal advice on issues arising from real estate transactions. Identify and mitigate potential legal risks in property dealings. Prepare legal opinions, memoranda, and reports for management on real estate matters. Stakeholder & Counsel Management Liaise with external legal counsel on complex real estate transactions, managing quality and costs. Coordinate with internal teams (e.g sales, registration, utilities) to ensure smooth transition and compliance post-transaction. Build relationships with regulators, land registries, and other external stakeholders relevant to real estate operations. Bachelors degree in Law or a relevant field Over 5 years’ post qualification experience as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya. Strong technical ability in: Real state and property law. Track record of working on complex Real Estate transactions. Compliant and in possession of the current practising certificate. Very strong drafting skills. Previous exposure to emerging or frontier markets.

Responsibilities

The Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal advice on real estate transactions, including drafting and negotiating agreements and managing land registration processes. They will also ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.