Senior Residential Property Solicitor

Recvia; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

International exposure

Supportive culture

Job summary

Recvia, a UK-origin law firm operating in Rosebank, Johannesburg, seeks a Senior Residential Property Solicitor to lead a SA-based paralegal team while handling a residential conveyancing caseload.

The role blends fee-earning with people management, requiring a strong understanding of England & Wales jurisdiction and proven leadership within a fast-growing environment. You will work closely with UK stakeholders and drive client service across borders.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Residential Property / Conveyancing.
• Strong knowledge of England & Wales jurisdiction.
• Experience leading or mentoring a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the SA paralegal team on a day-to-day basis.
• Manage own residential conveyancing caseload from instruction to completion.
• Provide leadership, coaching and ongoing support to team members.
• Monitor performance, workloads and service levels.
• Liaise with UK and SA colleagues to ensure alignment and client service.
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

UK conveyancing knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

Senior Residential Property Solicitor | Team Leader

Rosebank, Johannesburg | Supporting a Leading UK Law Firm

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded UK law firm with a strong reputation in residential property law. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Senior Residential Property Solicitor to join their team in Rosebank, Johannesburg.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced property professional with knowledge of the England & Wales jurisdiction to combine fee-earning responsibilities with team leadership. You will play a key role in supporting and developing a team of South African-based paralegals while working closely with senior stakeholders in the UK business.

The Role

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day operation of the paralegal team, acting as the primary point of contact for queries, guidance, and support, while also managing their own residential conveyancing caseload.

This position requires a strong understanding of the UK residential property sector, excellent people management skills, and a proactive approach to delivering exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the South African paralegal team on a day-to-day basis
• Act as the first point of contact for the paralegal team
• Provide leadership, coaching, and ongoing support to team members
• Monitor performance, workloads, and service levels
• Handle a residential conveyancing caseload from instruction through to completion
• Ensure clients are kept fully informed throughout the conveyancing process
• Support the continued development and growth of the Residential Property team
• Maintain high standards of client care and compliance
• Liaise effectively with colleagues across the UK and South African teams
• Contribute to process improvements and operational efficiencies

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive, or equivalent legal professional
• Minimum of 5 years' experience within Residential Property / Conveyancing
• Strong knowledge of the England & Wales legal jurisdiction
• Proven experience within the UK conveyancing process
• Previous experience managing, mentoring, or supervising team members
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Commercial awareness and a client-focused approach
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and growing environment

What's On Offer

• Opportunity to work with a respected and growing UK law firm
• Modern offices based in Rosebank, Johannesburg
• Leadership opportunity within an international legal environment
• Exposure to high-quality residential conveyancing work
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Please note: We are only considering candidates with Residential Property / Residential Conveyancing experience. Applications from candidates with general legal, litigation, compliance, corporate, commercial, family or employment law backgrounds will not be considered.

If you have UK conveyancing experience, strong leadership ability, and are looking for an exciting opportunity to help shape and support a growing team, we'd love to hear from you.