As a Legal Fellow at Roots Africa, you will join our legal team in a developmental role focusing on supporting diaspora real estate investments across Africa. This 12-month fellowship is designed for early-career legal professionals passionate about real estate law and African development. You will gain hands-on experience in cross-border property transactions while supporting our mission to make African real estate investment accessible to the diaspora community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Conduct comprehensive research on real estate laws, regulations, and property rights across various African jurisdictions.
• Transaction Support: Assist senior legal team members with property transaction documentation, including drafting and reviewing basic legal documents.
• Due Diligence Assistance: Support the due diligence process by gathering and organizing property documentation, title information, and compliance requirements.
• Documentation Management: Help maintain organized legal files and property transaction records.
• Client Communication: Prepare informational materials on legal aspects of property investment for clients and assist with responding to basic legal inquiries.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Track changes in real estate laws and foreign investment regulations across target African countries.
• Legal Writing: Draft legal memoranda, research summaries, and contribution to client advisories on property investment matters.
• Knowledge Development: Create internal reference materials on jurisdiction-specific real estate laws and procedures.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline legal documentation and transaction processes.
• Learning and Development: Participate in mentorship sessions, training workshops, and professional development activities to build expertise in African real estate law.
• Any other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Recent law graduate or less than one year of post-qualification experience preferably in the real estate industry.
• Law degree from an accredited institution with coursework or demonstrated interest in property law, international law, or investment law.
• Post graduate diploma from Kenya School of Law
• Strong academic record and research capabilities.
• Basic understanding of real estate transactions and property rights concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and basic document management systems.
• Genuine passion for real estate investment and African development.
• Interest in the unique challenges and opportunities facing diaspora investors.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment.