Conveyancing Attorney

IGrow Wealth Investments; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property investment company in Gauteng is seeking a Conveyancing Attorney to join their legal team in Midrand. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in real estate transfers, leadership skills to manage a team of paralegals, and experience with documentation at the Deeds Office. Responsibilities include overseeing property transactions, liaising with clients and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with financial transaction aspects. This role requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted as an Attorney and Conveyancer in South Africa.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a practicing conveyancing attorney.
• Extensive experience with developers, banks, and estate agents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of paralegals and conveyancing assistants.
• Prepare and verify documents for lodgment.
• Provide legal advice to clients on property law.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability and resilience

Education

LLB degree from an accredited South African university

Tools

E4 software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

IGrow Wealth Investments, South Africa’s #1 Property Investment Company, is looking for a Conveyancing Attorney to join their legal team in Midrand, Gauteng.

The ideal candidate will assume significant responsibilities and possess a strong background in real estate transfers and/or development transfers. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to manage a team of conveyancing secretaries effectively. As a senior professional, you will need strong leadership and supervisory skills to manage junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff involved in the conveyancing process.

Qualifications

• Admitted as an Attorney and Conveyancer in South Africa.
• LLB degree from an accredited South African university (compulsory).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a practicing conveyancing attorney, handling various property transactions, including estate agent transfers, new development transfers, and bond-related work.
• Extensive experience working with developers, banks, and estate agents in property transactions and registrations.
• Proficiency in software programmes, specifically E4 and Microsoft Excel.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience executing deeds at the Deeds Office.
• Experience with mortgage bonds (advantageous).
• Ability to work independently and within a team, managing high volumes of work efficiently.
• Good interpersonal skills with a willingness to assist colleagues within the department.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of paralegals and conveyancing assistants to ensure targets are met.
• Receive and act on instructions to attend to conveyancing and associated matters.
• Assist with FICA compliance.
• Liaise with clients, developers, city councils, SARS, managing agents, banks, and linked attorney firms.
• Prepare and verify documents for lodgment, ensuring all conditions are met and processes followed for successful registration at the relevant Deeds Registry.
• Check all financial aspects of transactions, including pro forma and final reconciliation statements of account.
• Execute deeds at the Deeds Office.
• Provide regular progress updates to developers and purchasers.
• Report directly to the director.
• Oversee the entire conveyancing process for property transactions, ensuring deadlines are met and all parties involved are kept informed.
• Review and draft complex legal documents related to property transactions, including sale agreements, mortgage bonds, and transfer documents.
• Provide legal advice to clients (developers, estate agents, and individuals) on property law, land rights, and transfer procedures.
• Handle disputes related to property transfers or bonds, collaborating with other legal professionals and clients to resolve issues.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, including sellers, buyers, banks, and developers.
• Provide professional legal guidance throughout the property transfer process, bond registration, and cancellations.
• Ensure a high level of client satisfaction while managing complex or high-value transactions.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of property law, conveyancing, and FICA compliance.