Legal Advisor – Property Development

About the role

Our client, a diversified property development group in Cape Town, is looking for a practical and commercially‑minded Legal Advisor. The role supports multiple business units, managing legal risk, property transactions and governance across residential, commercial and mixed‑use projects.

Key responsibilities

• Provide general legal advice and guidance to management and internal stakeholders.
• Support implementation of company policies, procedures and best practices.
• Identify, assess and assist in managing legal, commercial and compliance risks.
• Draft, review and manage legal correspondence, notices and corporate documentation.
• Liaise with external attorneys, conveyancers, consultants and other stakeholders.
• Assist with litigation management and dispute resolution processes.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial and property‑related agreements, including sales, leases, construction, service, loan, security and confidentiality agreements.
• Provide legal support on property acquisitions, disposals and developments, reviewing title deeds, servitudes, land‑use approvals and conveyancing documentation.
• Support homeowners' association and body corporate matters.
• Draft board and shareholder resolutions and support governance processes.
• Maintain corporate records and assist with company secretarial requirements.
• Draft employment contracts, appointment letters, warnings and employee correspondence; support performance management, disciplinary processes and employee relations.
• Maintain HR policies and assist with general employment‑related queries.

Required profile

• LLB degree.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Minimum 5 years post‑admission experience.
• Strong experience in commercial contract drafting and legal advisory work.
• Solid knowledge of commercial, corporate and property law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office