Senior Real Estate Counsel – Transactions & Leases

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Professional development opportunities

Managing significant property assets

Supportive and professional work env

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Legal Counsel with a strong background in Real Estate Transactions to join its legal department in Kimberley. This role will manage all legal aspects of the company's property portfolio, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in property law, excellent negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to managing legal complexities in the Northern Cape.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 6 years of experience specializing in real estate law.
• Proven expertise in property transactions, leasing, and conveyancing.
• Strong understanding of South African property legislation and practice.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex property portfolios and associated legal risks.
• Experience working within the Northern Cape property market is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all legal aspects of real estate transactions, including due diligence, acquisition, and disposition.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, sale agreements, and development contracts.
• Advise on property law matters, zoning, land use, and environmental regulations.
• Manage disputes related to property ownership, leases, and boundary issues.
• Coordinate with external counsel, surveyors, and other property professionals.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant property laws and regulations.

Skills

Real estate law

Negotiation

Drafting contracts

Analytical skills

Education

Admitted Attorney (South Africa)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a dedicated Legal Counsel with a strong background in Real Estate Transactions to join its legal department in Kimberley. This role will manage all legal aspects of the company's property portfolio, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in property law, excellent negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to managing legal complexities in the Northern Cape.