We wish to advise that an opportunity has arisen in our organization, and we invite suitable candidates to apply. JOB BRIEF: The Legal Assistant and Debt Recovery Officer will be responsible for providing legal, administrative, and debt recovery support to the Internal Legal Counsel. The role involves assisting in the management of legal matters, litigation support, lease administration, contract documentation, and regulatory compliance while ensuring effective recovery of outstanding debts owed to the Company. The incumbent will support the debt recovery function through debtor account management, negotiation of repayment arrangements, follow-up on overdue accounts, and implementation of debt recovery strategies in line with the Company's credit control and debt collection policies. The role also requires coordination with internal departments, external advocates, tenants, debtors, courts, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure the efficient handling of legal and debt recovery matters. Title: Legal Assistant and Debt Recovery Officer Department: Legal Report To: Internal Legal Counsel RESPONSIBILITIES • Assist the Internal Legal Counsel in handling legal matters affecting the Company and its affiliated businesses. • Prepare, draft, review, and maintain legal correspondence, demand letters, notices, settlement agreements, repayment agreements, and other legal documents. • Assist in the management of litigation matters, including preparation and filing of legal documents, court follow-ups, and liaison with external advocates, courts, and regulatory authorities. • Assist in the lease management process, including lease drafting, renewals, execution, registration, follow-up, and maintenance of lease records, while liaising with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely completion of lease transactions. • Conduct legal research and maintain accurate legal records, case files, contracts, and statutory documents to ensure compliance and proper record management. • Negotiate repayment plans with debtors and ensure effective management of debtor accounts to facilitate timely recovery of outstanding debts. • Contact debtors through telephone calls, emails, letters, and other appropriate channels to follow up on overdue accounts and enforce repayment commitments. • Investigate delinquent accounts, resolve debtor disputes, and recommend appropriate debt recovery strategies to minimize bad debts and financial losses. • Monitor debtor repayment patterns, follow up on settlement agreements, and implement remedial actions to improve debt recovery performance. • Conduct periodic debtor account reconciliations in collaboration with the Finance Department and ensure timely issuance of debtor statements. • Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and annual legal and debt recovery reports, including ageing analyses and other management reports as required. • Support the implementation and enforcement of the Company's legal, credit control, debt collection, and debt recovery policies and procedures. • Attend to legal and debt recovery-related correspondence, inquiries, and complaints promptly, and perform any other duties assigned by the Internal Legal Counsel from time to time. Knowledge & Experience Required • Diploma in Law, Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field from a recognized institution. • Training or certification as a Legal Clerk, Legal Secretary, Paralegal, or Legal Assistant will be an added advantage. • Minimum three (3) years' experience in a law firm in a legal support, litigation, conveyancing, debt recovery, or related role. • Minimum three (3) years' experience in debt collection, debt recovery, credit control, or accounts receivable management. • Demonstrated experience in negotiating repayment plans and managing debtor relationships. • Experience in drafting legal correspondence, demand letters, settlement agreements, and other legal documents. • Knowledge of court procedures, litigation processes, and debt recovery mechanisms. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and legal/debt management systems. • High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics. How to Apply Interested candidates are requested to email their application letter and a detailed curriculum vitae with the position title (Assistant Legal and Debt Recovery Officer) in the subject line to hr@nwrealite.co.ke by Tuesday,15th July 2026 at 5:00 pm. Canvassing of any nature will lead to automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Please note that NW Realite Ltd does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. "NW REALITE LTD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER"