Conveyancing Attorney

Recruiter:

Profession Hub

Job Ref:

3325501586

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client is seeking a dynamic Conveyancing Attorney to head up their property division as a Partner based in Cape Town.

The ideal candidate will thrive under pressure, with proven resilience, tenacity, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with ease. Strong communication skills are non-negotiable, along with a collaborative mindset and a natural ability to build rapport with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Social confidence and the ability to engage with clients on an entertainment level are also key.
This is a perfect opportunity for a seasoned Associate ready to step up into a Partner role.
A strong existing network within the property space — including connections with banks, estate agents, and other referral channels — would be highly advantageous.
The position will entail both attending to and supervising conveyancing transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Receiving and perusing instructions to attend to conveyancing and associated matters
Drafting various conveyancing documents accurately and independently
Liaising with clients, city councils, SARS, managing agents, banks and linked attorney firms
Preparing and checking documents for lodgement, ensuring all conditions are met, and processes followed for transactions to be registered successfully at the relevant Deeds Registry
Attending to and checking all financial aspects of transactions, including pro-forma and final reconciliation statements of account
Provision of legal advisory services
Assisting with the effective and efficient management of all conveyancing and related matters
Assisting with the operational requisites of the conveyancing department
Assisting with marketing, managing existing relationships and new business

Skills and knowledge:

In-depth knowledge and understanding of conveyancing and related areas of law
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent command of the English and Afrikaans(advantage) languages
Excellent communication, written skills, and ability to liaise with clients, banks and colleagues professionally and effectively
Ability to work independently and to effectively manage high volumes of work
Team player with good interpersonal skills, showing an eagerness to assist others within the department and a willingness to learn

Desired Experience & Qualification:

LLB Law Degree
Minimum of 5 years of practice experience in Conveyancing;
Admitted Attorney
Admitted Conveyancer
Admission as a Notary would be an advantage

Additional Requirements

Presentable and professional
Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft and legal software programs)

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