Junior Conveyancing Attorney

SUMMARY

A full-service law firm offering legal advice to UK and international businesses, as well as individuals and families, is seeking a Junior Conveyancing Attorney to provide comprehensive support in residential property transactions, including due diligence, client communications, mortgage coordination, document preparation, and post-completion processes.

Recruiter: Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd

Job : PTA
001669/TR

Date posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Salary: Market Related

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification (LLB) or equivalent
• Minimum 1-5 years’ postgraduate experience or Articles
• Some knowledge of legal processes, including title checking and drafting is advantageous
• Excellent client care and communication skills with the ability to grow
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines
• Proficiency with case management systems is desirable

• Supporting a caseload of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and leasehold properties.
• Supporting and analyzing due diligence, including title checks, local searches, and drafting contracts.
• Reviewing local searches against previous records.
• Managing Help to Buy loan redemptions and coordinating with lenders.
• Communicating with clients, sales offices, and developer solicitors, escalating complex enquiries to Senior Fee Earners.
• Verifying mortgage offers and liaising with clients and lenders to address queries.
• Following up with clients for deposits and paperwork and preparing files for exchange.
• Handling post-completion matters, including registrations.
• Conducting search applications and closing abortive files.
• Occasionally generating quotes and initiating files during peak periods.
• Drafting and dispatching documents to buyers' solicitors for sales.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into only with the shortlisted candidates. If you do not receive any feedback from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.