In-House Counsel - Real Estate

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package and incentives

High-profile projects

Professional development support

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for an in-house Counsel specializing in Real Estate to join our client in Durban. The role focuses on property law, lease structuring, and development transactions, providing strategic legal guidance and managing transactional documentation across major projects.

The ideal candidate is admitted as an Attorney of the High Court with at least six years' experience in commercial property, due diligence, and regulatory compliance, capable of independent, proactive

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court with 6+ years in real estate law.
• Experience in commercial property transactions, conveyancing and lease structuring.
• Strong knowledge of SA property legislation and development processes.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation of complex legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate property-related agreements (sale, leases, development contracts).
• Provide legal guidance on acquisitions, disposals, zoning, and land use matters.
• Conduct due diligence for property transactions and mitigate risks.
• Ensure compliance with property laws, regulations and environmental standards.
• Manage disputes related to property ownership, leases and development projects.
• Liaise with external legal advisors and regulatory authorities on property matters.

Skills

Real estate law

Negotiation

Contract drafting

Due diligence

Independent work

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent property development firm, is seeking a dedicated In-House Counsel specializing in Real Estate to join their dynamic team in Durban . This role requires a legal professional with extensive experience in property law, lease agreements, and property development transactions. You will be instrumental in providing strategic legal guidance, managing transactional documentation, and ensuring compliance with all real estate-specific legislation. The successful candidate will work closely with the development, finance, and operations teams, playing a critical role in the successful execution of major projects across the region and contributing to the firm's continued success in the Durban market.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of property-related agreements, including sale agreements, leases, and development contracts.
• Provide legal advice on property acquisitions, disposals, zoning, and land use matters.
• Conduct legal due diligence for property transactions, identifying and mitigating potential risks.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant property laws, regulations, and environmental standards.
• Manage disputes related to property ownership, leases, and development projects.
• Liaise with external legal advisors and regulatory authorities on property matters.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court with a minimum of 6 years of experience, with a significant focus on real estate law .
• Proven expertise in commercial property transactions, conveyancing, and lease structuring.
• Strong understanding of South African property legislation and development processes.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to draft complex legal documents clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and proactively manage a demanding workload in a remote or hybrid setting.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile real estate projects.
• Professional development support and continuous learning opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment supporting remote work flexibility.