Are you an experienced legal professional with expertise in conveyancing, property law, and litigation? Do you have a keen eye for legal risk mitigation and compliance? If so, Optiven Group invites you to apply for the position of Legal Counsel, Conveyancing.
About Optiven Group
Optiven Group is a leading real estate and investment firm in Kenya, committed to sustainable property development, land acquisition, and legal compliance. Our legal team ensures that all property transactions are handled with utmost professionalism and in compliance with the law. To strengthen our legal department, we are looking for a qualified and dynamic Legal Counsel to join our team.
Position: Legal Counsel, Conveyancing
Location: ABSA Towers
Department: Legal
Division: Finance, Legal & ICT
Salary Range: Ksh 45,000 – Ksh 55,000
Reports To: Head of Legal
Job Purpose
As a Legal Counsel, Conveyancing, you will be responsible for ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation in all real estate transactions. You will provide expert legal services in areas such as land acquisition, due diligence, conveyancing, procurement, hospitality, construction, ICT, and intellectual property. You will also represent the company in legal proceedings and offer guidance on emerging legal concerns.
Key Responsibilities
1. Property Transfers & Documentation
- Manage and track property transfers at various land registries.
- Oversee subdivision processes, ensuring timely completion and legal compliance.
- Maintain organized and updated project files, including completion documents.
- Ensure that titles for each project are prepared and readily available.
- Work with the documentation team to secure clearances for title transfers to clients and company-owned project lands.
- Assist in drafting lease agreements, letters of offer, and reviewing commercial contracts.
- Conduct official property searches and due diligence before leasing or purchasing properties.
- Review and verify the terms of conveyancing documents prepared by external legal representatives.
- Provide legal advice on property transactions, documentation, and disposal procedures.
2. Legal Compliance & Advisory
- Develop policies and standard operating procedures in alignment with legal regulations.
- Keep division heads informed on market developments and government directives affecting real estate operations.
- Ensure secure storage of title documents through the land clerk and legal administrator.
3. Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Respond to and manage court summons, pleadings, and demand letters.
- Maintain a comprehensive litigation calendar, tracking ongoing cases and hearing dates.
- Ensure skilled legal representation for all company-related legal proceedings.
- Submit monthly litigation progress reports to the Group Directors.
4. Training & Capacity Building
- Assess training needs within the legal portfolio.
- Conduct and facilitate legal training sessions for relevant departments.
- Provide expert guidance on compliance, legal risks, and industry regulations.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Degree from a recognized institution.
- Post Graduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as in-house legal counsel in a corporate setting.
- Hands-on experience in conveyancing, land registry procedures, and court rules.
- Strong interpretation and application skills for legal texts, statutes, and regulations.
- Ability to work independently and in fast-paced environments.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal research tools.
- Strong sense of responsibility, integrity, and confidentiality.
Why Join Optiven Group?
At Optiven Group, we provide an opportunity to grow your career within a progressive legal department that supports real estate excellence. Here’s why you should join us:
Be part of a reputable and fast-growing company in the real estate sector.
Gain valuable experience in handling complex legal transactions and litigation.
Work alongside an experienced team committed to legal excellence.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply
If you meet the qualifications and are ready for this exciting opportunity, submit your application via [email protected].
Application Deadline: 15th February 2025
Subject Line: Legal Counsel, Conveyancing
Important Notes:
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis – early applications are encouraged.
- Optiven Group does NOT charge any fee for job applications, interviews, or placements.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted due to high application volumes.
- Any form of canvassing leads to automatic disqualification.
- By applying, candidates agree to allow background checks as necessary.
- Optiven Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply Now and join Optiven Group as we lead Kenya’s real estate industry with integrity and innovation!
