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)
