A leading South African asset management organisation, responsible for managing large-scale investments across multiple sectors of the economy, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Advisor (Properties Legal) to join its legal team.

This role sits within a fast-paced investment environment focused on property and infrastructure-related transactions, requiring a seasoned legal professional with strong commercial acumen and property law expertise.

To provide end-to-end legal advisory services on property-related investments, including corporate and commercial legal matters, complex transactions, due diligence, structuring, and governance support within a property investment environment.

• LLB degree (LLM advantageous)

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court

• 6–8 years post-admission experience

• Strong background in corporate/commercial law with specialisation in property law

• Solid understanding of asset management, property development, infrastructure, and project finance

• Experience in governance, compliance, and conveyancing

• Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and implement complex property investment agreements

• Provide legal advice on property investment and commercial transactions

• Draft, review, and negotiate property-related agreements

• Conduct and manage legal due diligence processes

• Advise on structuring, restructuring, and security perfection of investments

• Oversee conveyancing matters including transfers, bonds, and servitudes

• Manage external legal service providers and conveyancers

• Support dispute resolution (litigation/arbitration) where required

• Advise on legal and regulatory developments impacting investments

• Deliver training and guidance to internal stakeholders

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Analytical and problem-solving ability

• High attention to detail and commercial judgement

• Ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities

• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

• Project management capability

• Ethical, disciplined, and results-driven approach