Attorney Bellville Cape Town

Our client is an established and respected law firm specializing in Financial, Commercial, and Property Law. With a strong track record of delivering quality legal services to corporate clients, financial institutions, and property developers, they are expanding their team to meet growing demand in these specialist areas.

Salary: Negotiable (based on experience and qualification)

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, standard office hours

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Practice Areas: Financial Law | Commercial Law | Property Law

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or equivalent
Admitted attorney with practicing certificate in good standing
Minimum 3–5 years post-admission experience in Financial, Commercial, and/or Property Law
Strong expertise in one or more of the following: Financial Law / Commercial Law / Property Law
Track record of successful transactions or case outcomes
Business development experience
Experience with property development and financing
Excellent legal research and drafting skills
Strong transactional or litigation experience (as applicable)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software
Strong client relationship management abilities
Professional demeanor and high ethical standards
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple files
Sound judgment and negotiation skills

Key Responsibilities

Legal Practice & Client Services

Provide expert legal advice on financial, commercial, and property matters
Draft and review legal documents (contracts, agreements, opinions, memoranda)
Manage client consultations and relationship building
Represent clients in negotiations and dispute resolution
Conduct due diligence on transactions and property acquisitions

Specialist Legal Work

Financial Law: Draft and review banking agreements, advise on securities and financial compliance, manage transaction documentation
Commercial Law: Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, advise on M&A and corporate transactions, provide competition law guidance
Property Law: Manage property transactions and conveyancing, conduct property due diligence, advise on property development and leasing

Case/File Management

Manage assigned caseload or transaction pipeline effectively
Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions
Meet deadlines and manage transaction timelines
Maintain accurate file documentation and compliance

Professional Development

Stay current with legal developments in specialist fields
Contribute to firm training and knowledge-sharing
Support junior staff and paralegals

Administrative & Business

Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical obligations
Contribute to firm profitability through effective billing
Participate in firm meetings and strategic initiatives
Support business development activities

Please apply online