Associate Attorney - Property Law

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); À distance; USD 36 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Fully remote般

Diverse property matters

Remote culture and collaboration

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an Associate Attorney with a passion for property law to join our remote team. You will handle conveyancing, development, and dispute resolution for clients in South Africa, with the flexibility to work from anywhere.

Admitted SA attorney with 2–3 years PQE, strong drafting, research, and client communication skills will thrive. The role supports remote caseloads, requires self-management, and offers exposure to diverse property matters.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• LLB degree from a recognised institution.
• 2–3 years post-qualification experience with focus on property law and conveyancing.
• Proven experience in handling transfers, bonds, and property-related agreements.
• Excellent understanding of South African property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, vital for remote interaction.
• Ability to manage a remote caseload efficiently and independently.
• Proficiency in conveyancing software and legal research tools.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• A client-centric approach and the ability to build rapport remotely.

Responsabilités

• Handle all aspects of conveyancing, including drafting and registration of deeds, bond registrations, and cancellations.
• Advise clients on property acquisitions, sales, and leasing agreements.
• Conduct legal research on property law matters and advise on development rights.
• Manage property dispute resolution, including evictions and boundary disputes.
• Review and draft sectional title schemes and share block schemes.
• Liaise with estate agents, developers, financial institutions, and local authorities.
• Ensure compliance with the Deeds Registries Act and other relevant property legislation.
• Assist with due diligence investigations for property transactions.
• Provide legal opinions on complex property law issues.
• Maintain accurate client records and manage case files effectively.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Remote work capability

Organizational skills

Formation

LLB degree from a recognised institution

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Outils

Conveyancing software

Legal research tools

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a well-regarded legal practice with a strong focus on property law, is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney to join their remote team. This role is ideal for an admitted attorney with a passion for property law and a desire to build a career with flexibility. You will be responsible for handling various aspects of conveyancing, property development, and property dispute resolution. This is a unique opportunity to work from anywhere in South Africa while contributing to significant property transactions and advising clients on all property-related legal matters. This position is fully remote, requiring strong self-management and communication skills to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of conveyancing, including drafting and registration of deeds, bond registrations, and cancellations.
• Advise clients on property acquisitions, sales, and leasing agreements.
• Conduct legal research on property law matters and advise on development rights.
• Manage property dispute resolution, including evictions and boundary disputes.
• Review and draft sectional title schemes and share block schemes.
• Liaise with estate agents, developers, financial institutions, and local authorities.
• Ensure compliance with the Deeds Registries Act and other relevant property legislation.
• Assist with due diligence investigations for property transactions.
• Provide legal opinions on complex property law issues.
• Maintain accurate client records and manage case files effectively.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Law degree (LLB) from a recognised institution.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of post-qualification experience with a focus on property law and conveyancing.
• Proven experience in handling transfers, bonds, and property-related agreements.
• Excellent understanding of South African property law and conveyancing procedures.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, vital for remote interaction.
• Ability to manage a remote caseload efficiently and independently.
• Proficiency in conveyancing software and legal research tools.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• A client-centric approach and the ability to build rapport remotely.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and the significant benefit of a fully remote working arrangement, allowing you to work from **Queenstown, Eastern Cape** or any other location.
• You will gain exposure to a diverse range of property law matters and benefit from professional development opportunities.
• The firm fosters a collaborative and supportive remote work culture.