Remote Property Law Counsel - Real Estate Transactions

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel with a strong focus on Property Law and Real Estate Transactions. This remote-first role manages the company’s property portfolio, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development, and financing, leveraging digital tools for collaboration.

The candidate must be an admitted SA attorney with 6+ years of Property Law experience, capable of handling complex transactions and negotiations while working independently in a remote setup.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with at least 6 years of experience in Property Law and Real Estate.
• Experience with complex property transactions including commercial and residential developments.
• In-depth knowledge of SA property law, sectional title, landlord-tenant law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating property-related agreements.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all legal aspects of property acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate sale, lease, and development agreements.
• Advise on zoning, permitting, and compliance for developments.
• Manage legal aspects of property financing and securitization.
• Conduct due diligence on real estate transactions.
• Ensure compliance with property laws and environmental regulations.
• Liaise with estate agents, developers, financiers, and authorities.
• Resolve property-related disputes and litigation matters.
• Keep up-to-date with property market trends and legal developments.

Skills

Property Law

Real Estate Transactions

Negotiation

Analytical Thinking

Remote Work

Legal Research

Time Management

Self-management

Education

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Tools

Legal Research Tools

Virtual Collaboration Platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel with a strong focus on Property Law and Real Estate Transactions. This remote-first role manages the company’s property portfolio, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development, and financing, leveraging digital tools for collaboration.

The candidate must be an admitted SA attorney with 6+ years of Property Law experience, capable of handling complex transactions and negotiations while working independently in a remote setup.