Senior Conveyance Attorney

FROGG Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Conveyancing Attorney to manage high-volume conveyancing matters in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of post-admission experience and a strong understanding of South African property law. Responsibilities include overseeing the complete conveyancing process, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with Deeds Office requirements. This position offers a market-related salary along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years post-admission conveyancing experience.
• Experience managing a conveyancing department or team.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full conveyancing lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end conveyancing process.
• Lead and support the conveyancing team to ensure quality delivery.
• Ensure adherence to Deeds Office requirements.

Skills

Management of conveyancing processes

Strong knowledge of South African property law

Risk management

Client service excellence

Education

Admitted Attorney & Conveyancer (South Africa)

Job description

Conveyancing Attorney Sandton

We are seeking an experienced Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer to lead and manage high-volume conveyancing matters, ensuring excellent turnaround times, risk control, and compliance across the full conveyancing lifecycle. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in managing a conveyancing department / team within a conveyancing firm or high-volume property law environment.

Salary: Market related

Minimum Requirements

• Admitted Attorney & Conveyancer (South Africa).
• 10+ years post-admission conveyancing experience.
• Experience managing a conveyancing department or team
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full conveyancing lifecycle, including: Property transfers (including complex matters), Bond registrations, Bond cancellations
• Strong working knowledge of: South African property law, Deeds Office processes, timelines, and key risk points, Compliance requirements impacting conveyancing transactions

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end conveyancing process across transfers, bond registrations, and cancellations.
• Lead and support a conveyancing team / department to ensure quality delivery, productivity, and service excellence.
• Ensure adherence to Deeds Office requirements, timelines, and transaction milestones.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate legal and operational risks throughout the conveyancing process.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements affecting property transactions.
• Maintain high standards of client service and stakeholder management (agents, banks, developers, and internal teams).