Senior Associate – Real Estate, Banking & Finance at HR Fleek

Qualifications, Experience, and knowledge:

• An LL.B Degree with at least Second Class Upper Division from a recognized university.
• Admission to the Bar as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and holder of a valid Practising Certificate.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant post-admission experience in a reputable law firm.
• Proven ability to manage client matters independently, including supervision of junior lawyers.
• Demonstrated experience in real estate transactions, conveyancing, property development, and land-related due diligence.
• Strong advisory skills in banking, finance, securities, and lending transactions, including perfection of securities and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience acting for banks, financial institutions, and property developers.
• Ability to draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including facility agreements, charges, leases, and joint venture agreements.
• Familiarity with real estate investment structures and project financing will be an added advantage.
• Excellent legal drafting, research, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and client-relationship management abilities.
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and keen attention to detail.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating sale and purchase transactions including project work as well as commercial leases and all ardhisasa related assignments.
• Good working knowledge of bank securities perfection process
• Working knowledge of conveyancing, court rules, and land registry procedures.
• Strong understanding of Kenyan real estate law and conveyancing procedures.
• Support business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships through excellent service delivery.