Remote In-House Property Counsel (South Africa)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance incentives

Remote work

Autonomy

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel specializing in property law. The role covers acquisitions, disposals, developments and leasing, with due diligence, contract drafting and regulatory compliance as core duties.

The candidate will manage a diverse property matters portfolio, liaise with external counsel and authorities, and guide project planning from a legal perspective. Remote work is available for a Durban-based role in KwaZulu-Natal.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in property law.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on acquisitions, disposals, developments and leasing.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial leases, sale agreements and other property contracts.
• Ensure compliance with property legislation, zoning laws and environmental regulations.
• Manage due diligence for property acquisitions and developments.
• Liaise with external counsel, government authorities and stakeholders.
• Advise on land use rights, building regs and planning approvals.
• Assist with dispute resolution related to property matters.
• Maintain accurate property registers and legal docs.
• Support development teams on legal aspects of projects.

Skills

Property law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

In-house advisory

Education

LL.B degree

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel specializing in property law. The role covers acquisitions, disposals, developments and leasing, with due diligence, contract drafting and regulatory compliance as core duties.

The candidate will manage a diverse property matters portfolio, liaise with external counsel and authorities, and guide project planning from a legal perspective. Remote work is available for a Durban-based role in KwaZulu-Natal.