Associate Legal Counsel - Property & Real Estate

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Presencial; USD 54.000 - 79.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Private medical aid

Retirement fund

Bonuses

Resumo da vaga

Our client, a diversified real estate development and investment firm, seeks an Associate Legal Counsel specialized in Property Law. This role is based in Upington, Northern Cape, offering opportunities across acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and development projects within the South African context.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years post-qualification experience in Property Law, with strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a proven ability to handle complex property transactions.

Qualificações

• Admitted Attorney with minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in Property Law.
• Proficiency in conveyancing procedures and property-related transactions.
• Strong understanding of SA property law, contract law, and lease agreements.

Responsabilidades

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial and residential leases, sale agreements, and development agreements.
• Conduct legal due diligence on property acquisitions and disposals.
• Advise on property law, land use, zoning, and environmental regulations.
• Manage conveyancing processes for property transactions.
• Provide legal support for property financing and securitization transactions.
• Assist with landlord-tenant dispute resolution and other property matters.
• Ensure compliance with property legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external counsel, agents, developers, and authorities.
• Maintain accurate property-related records.

Conhecimentos

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Contract law

Conveyancing

Lease agreements

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descrição da vaga

About the Role

Our client, a diversified real estate development and investment firm, is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel with a specialization in Property and Real Estate law. This role, based in Upington, Northern Cape , offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with a wide range of property-related legal matters, from acquisitions and disposals to leasing and development projects. You will be an integral part of the legal team, providing essential legal advice and support to the business units. The ideal candidate will possess a solid grounding in property law, conveyancing, and commercial lease agreements within the South African context. This is a chance to contribute to significant real estate transactions and development projects within a reputable organization. The role requires a proactive individual with excellent attention to detail and strong client-facing skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial and residential property leases, sale agreements, and development agreements.
• Conduct legal due diligence on property acquisitions and disposals.
• Advise on property law, land use, zoning, and environmental regulations.
• Manage and oversee conveyancing processes for property transactions.
• Provide legal support for property financing and securitization transactions.
• Assist with dispute resolution related to property matters, including landlord-tenant disputes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant property legislation and statutory requirements.
• Liaise with external legal counsel, estate agents, developers, and government authorities.
• Maintain accurate property-related legal records and documentation.
• Support the legal team on ad-hoc legal matters as required.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience, focusing on Property Law.
• Proficiency in conveyancing procedures and property-related transactions.
• Strong understanding of South African property law, contract law, and lease agreements.
• Experience in commercial property transactions and development projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and drafting skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.Proficiency in legal research and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working in a property-focused legal environment.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary package, benchmarked against industry standards, along with a comprehensive benefits scheme. This includes private medical aid, a retirement fund, and potential for performance-related bonuses. We believe in investing in our employees' professional growth and provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, including relevant legal CPD courses. The work environment in Upington, Northern Cape is collaborative and supportive. This role offers a unique opportunity to specialize in property law within a dynamic industry and to contribute to tangible development projects.

• Competitive salary package, benchmarked against industry standards
• private medical aid
• a retirement fund
• potential for performance-related bonuses
• opportunities for continuous learning and development, including relevant legal CPD courses