Senior Property Development Counsel

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to lead property development matters from acquisition to sales. The ideal candidate will have deep property law knowledge, strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple complex projects while coordinating with external counsel and authorities.

The role requires Admitted Attorney status with extensive post-qualification experience and a proven track record in large-scale development projects.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with extensive property law experience.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proven ability to handle large-scale property development projects and navigate complex regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on property development, land acquisition, due diligence and title investigations.
• Draft, review and negotiate sale, lease, construction and partnership agreements.
• Advise on land use planning, zoning, environmental impacts and sectional title regulations.
• Ensure compliance with property laws, building regulations and title schemes.
• Liaise with external counsel, conveyancers and authorities; manage financing and mortgage registrations.
• Assist in disputes or litigation arising from development activities.
• Conduct legal research on property law developments relevant to the business.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Project management

Education

Legal qualification (LLB)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor based in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to lead property development matters from acquisition to sales. The ideal candidate will have deep property law knowledge, strong negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple complex projects while coordinating with external counsel and authorities.

The role requires Admitted Attorney status with extensive post-qualification experience and a proven track record in large-scale development projects.