Senior Legal Advisor – Properties Legal

About the position

A leading South African asset management organisation, responsible for managing large-scale investments across multiple sectors of the economy, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Advisor (Properties Legal) to join its legal team.

This role sits within a fast-paced investment environment focused on property and infrastructure-related transactions, requiring a seasoned legal professional with strong commercial acumen and property law expertise.



Purpose of the RoleTo provide end-to-end legal advisory services on property-related investments, including corporate and commercial legal matters, complex transactions, due diligence, structuring, and governance support within a property investment environment.



Minimum Requirements

• LLB degree (LLM advantageous)
  
  
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court
  
  
• 6–8 years post-admission experience
  
  
• Strong background in corporate/commercial law with specialisation in property law
  
  
• Solid understanding of asset management, property development, infrastructure, and project finance
  
  
• Experience in governance, compliance, and conveyancing
  
  
• Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and implement complex property investment agreements
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on property investment and commercial transactions
  
  
• Draft, review, and negotiate property-related agreements
  
  
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence processes
  
  
• Advise on structuring, restructuring, and security perfection of investments
  
  
• Oversee conveyancing matters including transfers, bonds, and servitudes
  
  
• Manage external legal service providers and conveyancers
  
  
• Support dispute resolution (litigation/arbitration) where required
  
  
• Advise on legal and regulatory developments impacting investments
  
  
• Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders
  
  

Key Competencies

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
  
  
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
  
  
• High attention to detail and commercial judgement
  
  
• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities
  
  
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
  
  
• Project management capability
  
  
• Ethical, disciplined, and results-driven approach
  
  

Desired Skills:

• Legal
• Legal Advice
• Property Management
• Legal Compliance

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree

About The Employer:

Investments