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Senior Associate

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Our client is a well-established boutique law firm with a proud legacy dating back to 1965, offering expert legal services across South Africa and internationally. They are currently seeking a mid-senior Attorney and Conveyancer to join their firm.

Key requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years’ post-admission experience as an attorney.
  • Minimum 3 years’ admitted conveyancer experience.
  • Proven ability to bring in work, clients, or generate fees based on prior practice or network. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a professional network or track record of business origination.
  • Qualified notary advantageous but not essential.
  • Familiarity with Ghost Practice (or similar legal practice management software) preferred but not essential.
  • Must reside in Johannesburg and be office-based.

Role Overview:

  • Divide time between general associate work (litigation, debt recovery, contracts, matrimonial/divorce) and conveyancing duties (focus is more on conveyancing, but exact ratio to be determined and flexible).
  • Conveyancing will include: document checking/prep, bond registration and client signings, oversight of conveyancing paralegals (including assisting directly with bond registration overflow), and ensuring regular reporting and updates from paralegals.
  • The candidate should have good leadership and people management skills and contribute positively to the firm’s culture.

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Legal, Risk & Compliance

Focus: Private Practice

Industry: Legal

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Johannesburg

Job Reference: MOT6LM-A128E430

Date posted: 5 August 2025

Consultant: Tlami Matshego