Senior Associate
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.
About the job
Contract Type: Perm
Specialism: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Focus: Private Practice
Industry: Legal
Salary: Negotiable
Workplace Type: On-site
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Johannesburg
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: MOT6LM-A128E430
Date posted: 5 August 2025
Consultant: Tlami Matshego
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