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Legal Assistant Reliever

Homes Universal Kenya Contract Posted 2026-08-27
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CountyNairobiCityNot specifiedContractContractPosted2026-08-27Close dateNot specifiedExperience1 yearSourceMyJobMag KenyaSalaryKSh 30,000 - KSh 50,000/month
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Homes Universal is hiring a Legal Assistant Reliever on a three-month full-time contract in Nairobi. The role provides legal and administrative support across contracts, compliance, litigation follow-up, property matters, and debt recovery within a fast-paced corporate environment. Salary ranges from KSh 30,000 to KSh 50,000 per month.

  • Three-month full-time contract role in Nairobi
  • Salary range of KSh 30,000 to KSh 50,000 per month
  • Requires LL.B degree; Kenya School of Law diploma is an added advantage
  • Focus on contracts, compliance, litigation, property and debt recovery matters
  • 1 to 3 years of relevant experience required

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Homes Universal is a real estate consortium of more than ten subsidiaries that offer the full range of real estate services ranging from property development, sales and lettings, valuations, property management, property exhibitions, interior design and a host of other complementary services. Over the years, the group has continued to thrive by anticipating ...

Legal Assistant Reliever

Job Type

Contract

,

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

,

Diploma

Experience

  • 1 - 3 years
  • Location
  • Nairobi
  • Job Field
  • Legal and Regulatory
  • Salary Range
  • KSh 30,000 - KSh 50,000/month
  • Department:
  • Legal / Corporate Affairs
  • Reporting To:
  • Management / Designated Legal Supervisor
  • ABOUT HOMES UNIVERSAL LTD
  • Homes Universal Ltd is a diversified Kenyan group with interests spanning real estate, property management, construction, security services, property marketing and related business services.
  • We are seeking a
  • highly organised, commercially aware and proactive Legal Assistant – Reliever
  • to provide legal and administrative support to the Group during a three-month contract period.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional who can work in a
  • fast-paced corporate environment
  • , manage multiple priorities, maintain strict confidentiality and provide practical support on contracts, compliance, litigation follow-up, property matters, debt recovery and general corporate legal administration.
  • KEY
  • Preferably
  • 1–3 years of relevant legal
  • gained in a law firm, corporate legal department, property/real estate company, financial institution or other structured commercial organisation.
  • Previous exposure to
  • real estate, property management, conveyancing, leases, debt recovery, commercial contracts or litigation support
  • will be a strong advantage.
  • Fresh or recently qualified candidates with exceptional legal drafting, organisational and research capabilities may also be considered.
  • working with external advocates and maintaining legal/court matter trackers will be advantageous.
  • REQUIRED LEGAL & PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE
  • The ideal applicant should demonstrate knowledge or practical exposure in:
  • Contract drafting and review
  • Commercial agreements
  • Property and tenancy documentation
  • Landlord and tenant matters
  • Property management agreements
  • Debt recovery and collection matters
  • Litigation and court process follow-up
  • Corporate and statutory compliance
  • Legal research
  • Employment and labour-related documentation
  • Procurement and supplier contracts
  • Legal correspondence and notices
  • Document control and records management
  • Regulatory and compliance follow-up
  • KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
  • We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate:
  • Excellent legal drafting and written communication skills
  • Strong legal research and analytical ability
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Ability to identify contractual and legal risks
  • Strong organisational and document-management skills
  • Ability to manage several matters and deadlines simultaneously
  • Excellent Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and general computer skills
  • Ability to prepare clear legal trackers and management reports
  • Professional communication and stakeholder-management skills
  • High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality
  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision
  • Strong follow-up and problem-solving capabilities
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • Commercial awareness and an understanding that legal support should facilitate responsible business decision-making
  • DESIRABLE TRAINING
  • Additional training in any of the following will be an advantage:
  • Conveyancing and property law
  • Commercial contract drafting
  • Corporate governance
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Data protection and privacy
  • Employment and labour law
  • Legal compliance and risk management
  • Debt recovery and credit management
  • Company secretarial practice
  • Legal technology and electronic document management
  • PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
  • The successful candidate should be:
  • Professional | Ethical | Confidential | Proactive | Detail-Oriented | Organised | Dependable | Commercially Minded | Assertive | Deadline-Driven
  • Because this is a
  • reliever position for a limited three-month period
  • , preference will be given to an individual who can
  • adapt quickly, understand existing files and systems, take ownership of outstanding matters and become productive with minimal supervision.
  • WHAT THE OPPORTUNITY OFFERS
  • The successful applicant will gain valuable hands-on exposure to legal matters within a diversified corporate group, including
  • real estate, property management, construction, commercial contracts, corporate compliance, litigation coordination and debt recovery
  • .
  • The position is particularly suitable for an ambitious legal professional seeking practical corporate
  • and the opportunity to work closely with management in a dynamic business environment.
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  • Method of Application
  • Interested applicants should submit:
  • Updated Curriculum Vitae
  • Cover letter indicating suitability for the position
  • Copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications
  • Current and expected remuneration
  • Availability to commence work
  • Contact details of at least two professional referees
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Responsibilities

  • The successful candidate will be expected to:
  • Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to management and the Group's legal function.
  • Draft, review and organise routine legal correspondence, notices, letters, agreements, contracts, undertakings and other legal documentation for review and approval.
  • Assist with
  • property management and real-estate-related legal matters
  • , including leases, tenancy documentation, management agreements and contractual correspondence.
  • Maintain an accurate
  • legal matters and litigation register
  • , including court dates, deadlines, advocates handling matters and status updates.
  • Liaise professionally with the Company's external advocates on ongoing litigation, debt recovery, commercial disputes and other legal matters.
  • Follow up on court documents, consent orders, rulings, decrees, correspondence and other documentation required from advocates or relevant institutions.
  • Assist in monitoring
  • debt recovery and enforcement matters
  • and maintain clear records of actions taken and outstanding requirements.
  • Support contract administration by maintaining a central register of agreements, commencement dates, expiry dates, renewal dates and key contractual obligations.
  • Conduct basic legal research and prepare concise summaries for management consideration.
  • Assist with corporate compliance, statutory documentation, licences, permits and regulatory correspondence.
  • Assist in reviewing procurement, supplier, service-provider and commercial agreements to identify basic contractual and compliance issues for escalation.
  • Maintain proper physical and electronic filing of confidential legal documents and ensure documents can be retrieved promptly.
  • Prepare files and supporting documentation for meetings with advocates, clients, regulators, landlords, suppliers and other stakeholders.
  • Monitor important legal and contractual deadlines and proactively alert management before deadlines expire.
  • Prepare periodic legal status reports and action trackers for management.
  • Perform any other lawful legal or administrative duties reasonably assigned during the contract period.

Education

  • & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Applicants should possess:
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree
  • from a recognised university.
  • A
  • Diploma from the Kenya School of Law / Advocates Training Programme
  • will be a strong added advantage.
  • Admission as an
  • Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
  • will be an added advantage but is not mandatory for an assistant-level appointment.
  • Training or demonstrated knowledge in
  • commercial law, contract law, property/land law, company law, employment law, litigation procedures or dispute resolution
  • will be advantageous.
  • Good working knowledge of the Kenyan legal and regulatory environment.
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