Senior Conveyancing Attorney

IGrow Wealth Investments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property investment company in Cape Town is looking for a Senior Conveyancing Attorney to manage their legal team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in real estate and development transfers, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work independently. This role includes preparing legal documents, overseeing property transactions, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements, contributing significantly to client satisfaction and operational success.

Qualifications

• Admitted as an Attorney and Conveyancer in South Africa.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a practicing conveyancing attorney.
• Experience executing deeds at the Deeds Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of paralegals and assistants.
• Assist with FICA compliance.
• Prepare and verify documents for lodgment.
• Review and draft complex legal documents related to property transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong leadership

Excellent communication

Ability to work independently

Good interpersonal skills

Education

LLB degree from an accredited South African university

Tools

E4

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Location & Deadline

Job Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Application Deadline: February 21, 2026.

About the Role

IGrow Wealth Investments, South Africa’s #1 Property Investment Company, is looking for a Senior Conveyancing Attorney to join their legal team in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will assume significant responsibilities and possess a strong background in real estate transfers and/or development transfers. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to manage a team of conveyancing secretaries effectively. As a senior professional, you will need strong leadership and supervisory skills to manage junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff involved in the conveyancing process.

Qualifications

• Admitted as an Attorney and Conveyancer in South Africa.
• LLB degree from an accredited South African university (compulsory).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a practicing conveyancing attorney, handling various property transactions, including estate agent transfers, new development transfers, and bond-related work.
• Extensive experience working with developers, banks, and estate agents in property transactions and registrations.
• Proficiency in software programmes, specifically E4 and Microsoft Excel.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience executing deeds at the Deeds Office.
• Experience with mortgage bonds (advantageous).
• Ability to work independently and within a team, managing high volumes of work efficiently.
• Good interpersonal skills with a willingness to assist colleagues within the department.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of paralegals and conveyancing assistants to ensure targets are met.
• Receive and act on instructions to attend to conveyancing and associated matters.
• Assist with FICA compliance.
• Liaise with clients, developers, city councils, SARS, managing agents, banks, and linked attorney firms.
• Prepare and verify documents for lodgment, ensuring all conditions are met and processes followed for successful registration at the relevant Deeds Registry.
• Check all financial aspects of transactions, including pro forma and final reconciliation statements of account.
• Execute deeds at the Deeds Office.
• Provide regular progress updates to developers and purchasers.
• Report directly to the director.
• Oversee the entire conveyancing process for property transactions, ensuring deadlines are met and all parties involved are kept informed.
• Review and draft complex legal documents related to property transactions, including sale agreements, mortgage bonds, and transfer documents.
• Provide legal advice to clients (developers, estate agents, and individuals) on property law, land rights, and transfer procedures.
• Handle disputes related to property transfers or bonds, collaborating with other legal professionals and clients to resolve issues.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, including sellers, buyers, banks, and developers.
• Provide professional legal guidance throughout the property transfer process, bond registration, and cancellations.
• Ensure a high level of client satisfaction while managing complex or high-value transactions.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of property law, conveyancing, and FICA compliance.