Senior Conveyancing Attorney

IGrow Wealth Investments, South Africa's #1 Property Investment Company, is looking for a Senior Conveyancing Attorney to join LK Attorneys legal team in Cape Town.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Senior Conveyancing Attorney to join our fast-growing 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.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, you need:

1. LLB degree from an accredited South African university (compulsory).
2. Admitted as an Attorney and Conveyancer in South Africa.
3. 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.
4. Extensive experience working with developers, banks, and estate agents in property transactions and registrations.
5. Proficiency in software programmes, specifically E4 and Microsoft Excel.
6. Experience executing deeds at the Deeds Office.
7. Experience with mortgage bonds (advantageous).
8. In-depth knowledge and understanding of property law, conveyancing, and FICA compliance.
9. Meticulous attention to detail.
10. Excellent command of the English language.
11. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to liaise with clients, banks, and colleagues professionally and effectively.
12. Ability to work independently and within a team, managing high volumes of work efficiently.
13. Good interpersonal skills with a willingness to assist colleagues within the department.
14. Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Lead and manage a team of paralegals and conveyancing assistants to ensure targets are met.
2. Receive and act on instructions to attend to conveyancing and associated matters.
3. Assist with FICA compliance.
4. Liaise with clients, developers, city councils, SARS, managing agents, banks, and linked attorney firms.
5. Prepare and verify documents for lodgement, ensuring all conditions are met and processes followed for successful registration at the relevant Deeds Registry.
6. Check all financial aspects of transactions, including pro forma and final reconciliation statements of account.
7. Execute deeds at the Deeds Office.
8. Provide regular progress updates to developers and purchasers.
9. Report directly to the director.
10. Oversee the entire conveyancing process for property transactions, ensuring deadlines are met and all parties involved are kept informed.
11. Review and draft complex legal documents related to property transactions, including sale agreements, mortgage bonds, and transfer documents.
12. Provide legal advice to clients (developers, estate agents, and individuals) on property law, land rights, and transfer procedures.
13. Handle disputes related to property transfers or bonds, collaborating with other legal professionals and clients to resolve issues.
14. Act as the main point of contact for clients, including sellers, buyers, banks, and developers.
15. Provide professional legal guidance throughout the property transfer process, bond registration, and cancellations.
16. Ensure a high level of client satisfaction while managing complex or high-value transactions.
17. As a senior professional, the candidate will need strong leadership and supervisory skills to manage junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff involved in the conveyancing process.
18. Ability to mentor junior conveyancers and provide guidance on complex legal matters.

If you meet the qualifications and are looking for an exciting opportunity to grow in a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.