Conveyancing Attorney

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Attorney to join their Johannesburg team. The role involves managing conveyancing matters from instruction through to registration, ensuring transactions are handled efficiently, accurately and in line with legal and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full conveyancing process from instruction to registration, including property transfers and bond registrations.
• Prepare, review and manage all necessary legal documentation and liaise with clients, estate agents, financial institutions and other stakeholders.
• Attend to Deeds Office requirements, registrations, cancellations and monitor transaction deadlines.
• Provide professional legal advice, regular updates to clients and resolve issues that may delay transactions.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date client and matter files, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and professional standards.

Required profile

• LLB degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum five years post‑admission experience, with at least five years of practical conveyancing/property law experience.
• Strong knowledge of conveyancing procedures, Deeds Office processes and bond registrations.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills, strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters independently.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; experience in a busy conveyancing practice is advantageous.