Attorney (Senior Conveyancing) at IGrow Wealth Investments

About the job

• IGrow Wealth Investments, South Africa’s #1 Property Investment Company, is looking for a Senior Conveyancing Attorney to join their legal team in Cape town.
• The ideal candidate will assume significant responsibilities and possess a strong background in real estate transfers and/or development transfers. This role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the capacity to manage a team of conveyancing secretaries effectively. As a senior professional, you will need strong leadership and supervisory skills to manage junior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff involved in the conveyancing process.

To qualify for this position, you need:

• Admitted as an Attorney and Conveyancer in South Africa.
• LLB degree from an accredited South African university (compulsory).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a practicing conveyancing attorney, handling various property transactions, including estate agent transfers, new development transfers, and bond-related work.
• Extensive experience working with developers, banks, and estate agents in property transactions and registrations.
• Proficiency in software programmes, specifically E4 and Microsoft Excel.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience executing deeds at the Deeds Office.
• Experience with mortgage bonds (advantageous).
• Ability to work independently and within a team, managing high volumes of work efficiently.
• Good interpersonal skills with a willingness to assist colleagues within the department.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Lead and manage a team of paralegals and conveyancing assistants to ensure targets are met.
• Receive and act on instructions to attend to conveyancing and associated matters.
• Assist with FICA compliance.
• Liaise with clients, developers, city councils, SARS, managing agents, banks, and linked attorney firms.
• Prepare and verify documents for lodgement, ensuring all conditions are met andprocesses followed for successful registration at the relevant Deeds Registry.
• Check all financial aspects of transactions, including pro forma and final reconciliation statements of account.
• Execute deeds at the Deeds Office.
• Provide regular progress updates to developers and purchasers.
• Report directly to the director.
• Oversee the entire conveyancing process for property transactions, ensuring deadlines are met and all parties involved are kept informed.
• Review and draft complex legal documents related to property transactions, including sale agreements, mortgage bonds, and transfer documents.
• Provide legal advice to clients (developers, estate agents, and individuals) on property law, land rights, and transfer procedures.
• Handle disputes related to property transfers or bonds, collaborating with other legal professionals and clients to resolve issues.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, including sellers, buyers, banks, and developers.
• Provide professional legal guidance throughout the property transfer process, bond registration, and cancellations.
• Ensure a high level of client satisfaction while managing complex or high-value transactions.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of property law, conveyancing, and FICA compliance.