Senior Legal Advisor - Real Estate

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Career advancement opportunities

Bloemfontein office

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor specializing in Real Estate law to join its Bloemfontein team. The role focuses on managing legal aspects of the property's portfolio, including transactions, leasing, development, and dispute resolution, with strategic counsel to stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is admitted Attorney with 6+ years in South African Real Estate law, skilled in property transactions, conveyancing, and commercial leasing, and able to work autonomously

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with 6+ years of proven experience in South African Real Estate law.
• Expertise in property transactions, conveyancing and commercial leasing.
• Strong drafting and negotiation capabilities, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage all real estate legal aspects of transactions including acquisitions, disposals and developments.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial and retail lease agreements.
• Provide expert advice on property law, zoning and land use matters.
• Oversee property-related litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Ensure compliance with legislation affecting the company’s real estate interests.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Property law

Conveyancing

Commercial leasing

Autonomy

Job description

Our client is actively seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor specializing in Real Estate law to join their dedicated team in Bloemfontein. This role is integral to managing the legal aspects of the company's property portfolio, encompassing transactions, leasing, development, and dispute resolution. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal counsel to stakeholders, ensuring all property dealings align with legal requirements and company objectives. This is a prime opportunity for a real estate law expert to contribute significantly to the company's growth in the Bloemfontein region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all legal aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, and developments.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and retail lease agreements.
• Provide expert legal advice on property law, zoning regulations, and land use matters.
• Oversee property-related litigation and dispute resolution processes.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation affecting the company's real estate interests.

Requirements

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 6 years of proven experience in South African Real Estate law.
• Demonstrated expertise in property transactions, conveyancing, and commercial leasing.
• Strong understanding of property development regulations and contract law.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage a diverse portfolio of property matters.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the legal department.
• Office-based role within the key commercial area of Bloemfontein.
• Collaborative team environment focused on professional excellence in real estate law.