Legal Counsel - Real Estate Development

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to work on significantreal

Professional development and career

Job summary

Placements24 in Mpumalanga near Nelspruit is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to oversee real estate legal affairs, including acquisitions, development, leasing, and related contracts.

The role requires admission as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa with at least 6 years in property law, strong drafting skills, and the ability to manage multiple large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with minimum 6 years' experience in property law and real estate transactions.
• Demonstrated expertise in conveyancing, development finance, and commercial property law.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills specific to real estate.
• Experience with due diligence for large-scale property developments.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on all aspects of real estate development, including acquisition, zoning, and permitting.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, sale agreements, leases, and development contracts.
• Conduct legal due diligence on properties and development opportunities.
• Advise on property finance and securitization matters.
• Manage property disputes and litigation.
• Ensure compliance with property laws, building regulations, and environmental legislation.

Skills

Property law

Contract drafting

Due diligence

Commercial real estate

Education

Admitted Attorney SA

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent real estate development firm with significant operations near Nelspruit , seeks a skilled Legal Counsel to manage its legal affairs. This role involves providing expert legal advice on property acquisitions, development projects, leasing, and related contractual matters. You will play a key part in ensuring compliance with property law and managing legal risks associated with complex developments. This is an excellent opportunity for a property law specialist to contribute to exciting projects within a dynamic and growing sector, operating from a strategic location.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on all aspects of real estate development, including acquisition, zoning, and permitting.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, sale agreements, leases, and development contracts.
• Conduct legal due diligence on properties and development opportunities.
• Advise on property finance and securitization matters.
• Manage property disputes and litigation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant property laws, building regulations, and environmental legislation.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 6 years' experience in property law and real estate transactions.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial property law, conveyancing, and development finance.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills specific to real estate.
• Experience with due diligence processes for large-scale property developments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Sound understanding of land use planning and environmental regulations.

Benefits

• Attractive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on significant real estate projects in the Nelspruit area.
• Professional development and career enhancement within a reputable company.
• A collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
• Exposure to diverse property law challenges.