Senior Property Development Legal Counsel

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Legal Officer in Paarl, Western Cape to manage all legal aspects of property transactions, conveyancing, and contract drafting for development projects. You will support land use planning, environmental compliance, and sectional title matters while liaising with external practitioners.

The role demands post-qualification property law experience, strong negotiation skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney or qualified conveyancer with post-qualification experience in property law.
• Proven expertise in conveyancing, drafting and negotiating property sale agreements, and sectional title schemes.
• In-depth knowledge of South African property law, land use planning, and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage all legal aspects of property transactions, including due diligence, drafting and reviewing sale agreements, and conveyancing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate property-related contracts, including development, construction, and lease agreements.
• Ensure compliance with sectional titles, Companies Act, and other property legislation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Education

Admitted attorney

Qualified conveyancer

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Legal Officer in Paarl, Western Cape to manage all legal aspects of property transactions, conveyancing, and contract drafting for development projects. You will support land use planning, environmental compliance, and sectional title matters while liaising with external practitioners.

The role demands post-qualification property law experience, strong negotiation skills, and meticulous attention to detail.