Property Development Counsel | Hybrid/Remote

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Retirement Fund

Hybrid Flexibility

Development Opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel for a leading property development and investment company in Mossel Bay. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, handling acquisitions, leasing, zoning, and dispute resolution across SA projects.

You will advise on property law, conveyancing, and regulatory compliance, work with development, finance and construction teams, and navigate complex transactions with practical, business-oriented legal solutions.

Qualifications

• Admitted SA attorney with 5+ years in property law and conveyancing.
• Experience handling property development transactions and complexities.
• Strong knowledge of SA property law, sectional title, and town planning.
• Experience drafting/negotiating commercial leases and sale agreements.
• Excellent analytical and negotiation abilities.
• Clear communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on acquisitions, disposals and development projects.
• Draft/review/negotiate sale, lease and development agreements.
• Oversee conveyancing for property transactions.
• Ensure compliance with property laws, planning and environmental regs.
• Advise on zoning, land use rights and heritage considerations.
• Manage property disputes and landlord‑tenant litigation.
• Perform due diligence on properties and sites.
• Liaise with external legal advisors, authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Property law expertise

Conveyancing experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

Admitted Attorney - SA High Court

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Legal Counsel for a leading property development and investment company in Mossel Bay. The role blends in-office collaboration with remote flexibility, handling acquisitions, leasing, zoning, and dispute resolution across SA projects.

You will advise on property law, conveyancing, and regulatory compliance, work with development, finance and construction teams, and navigate complex transactions with practical, business-oriented legal solutions.