Senior Legal Advisor - Property Law

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 103,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Career development

High-profile projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor with a focus on property law to join our client’s team in Kimberley. The role involves guiding on acquisitions, developments, leasing, and disposals with a strong emphasis on risk management.

You will work in a hybrid capacity, collaborating with development, finance, and sales teams to support ambitious growth and ensure compliance with South African property legislation.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience focused on property law.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on property acquisitions, sales, developments, and leasing agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of property-related contracts and legal documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable property laws, zoning regulations, and environmental legislation.
• Manage and oversee due diligence processes for property transactions.
• Advise on land use rights, servitudes, and other property encumbrances.
• Liaise with external counsel, government authorities, and stakeholders on property matters.

Skills

Property law

Negotiation

Legal drafting

Due diligence

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Admitted attorney

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent real estate development firm, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Legal Advisor specializing in property law to join their team in Kimberley . This role is vital for providing expert legal guidance on all aspects of property acquisition, development, leasing, and disposal. You will be responsible for managing a complex portfolio of property-related legal matters, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, and mitigating risks associated with property transactions. Working in a hybrid capacity, you will collaborate closely with the development, finance, and sales teams, offering strategic legal counsel to support the company's ambitious growth objectives in the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on property acquisitions, sales, developments, and leasing agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of property-related contracts and legal documentation.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable property laws, zoning regulations, and environmental legislation.
• Manage and oversee due diligence processes for property transactions.
• Advise on land use rights, servitudes, and other property encumbrances.
• Liaise with external counsel, government authorities, and stakeholders on property matters.

Requirements

• Admitted attorney with a minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience, with a significant focus on property law.
• Deep understanding of South African property legislation, conveyancing, and land registration processes.
• Proven experience in negotiating and managing complex property transactions.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to advise senior management.
• Willingness to work a hybrid schedule based in our Kimberley office.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Hybrid work model promoting work-life integration.
• Engaging work on high-profile property development projects in the Northern Cape .