Developments Manager / Conveyancer – Cape Town

About the role

A specialist conveyancing law firm in Cape Town is looking for an experienced Developments Manager / Conveyancer to lead its Developments Department. This senior position requires an admitted attorney and conveyancer with strong property development, people‑management and commercial skills to grow the practice.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the Developments Department efficiently, overseeing people, projects and departmental operations.
• Drive business development, lead generation and financial growth for the practice.
• Identify new business opportunities and provide market intelligence.
• Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, ensuring high service standards.
• Monitor departmental performance against financial and operational targets.
• Implement effective business processes, procedures and departmental strategy.
• Conduct market research to spot trends, opportunities and potential issues.
• Manage HR matters, internal systems, conveyancing technology and departmental records.
• Train and onboard new staff on systems, programs and firm procedures.
• Provide leadership, direction, support and performance management to the team, ensuring efficient project and deadline management.

Required profile

• LLB or equivalent legal qualification, admitted attorney and admitted conveyancer.
• Approximately 5 years of experience as a Development Manager or in property development management.
• Strong background in property development conveyancing and managing a legal/conveyancing department.
• Proven track record in client relationship management, business development and financial performance.
• Experience managing staff, workflows, systems and departmental processes.
• Commercial acumen and ability to drive growth of a specialist practice.

Required skills

• Strong leadership, organisational and people‑management abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Business development and relationship‑management capabilities.
• Negotiation, influencing and commercial/financial acumen.
• Critical thinking, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and conveyancing/internal legal systems.