Developments Manager / Conveyancer - Cape Town

Introduction

A specialist conveyancing law firm based in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Developments Manager / Conveyancer to lead and manage its Developments Department.

This is a senior role for an Admitted Attorney and Conveyancer with proven experience managing property development matters, people, clients, projects and departmental operations, together with the commercial acumen to drive the continued growth of the Developments department.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Developments Department effectively and efficiently.

• Drive business development, lead generation and financial growth within the Developments practice.

• Identify new business opportunities and provide relevant market intelligence.

• Develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

• Manage client expectations and ensure consistently high levels of client service.

• Monitor departmental performance against financial and operational targets.

• Understand and implement effective business processes, procedures and departmental strategy.

• Conduct and utilise market research to identify opportunities, trends and potential problem areas.

• Identify issues timeously and escalate significant matters to Directors where necessary.

• Manage HR-related matters within the department.

• Ensure effective utilisation of internal systems, conveyancing systems and related technology.

• Manage departmental information and ensure appropriate record keeping.

• Train and onboard new staff on internal systems, programs, processes and the firm's procedures.

• Provide leadership, direction, support and performance management to the Developments team.

• Ensure efficient project management, workflow management and deadline management.

• Support the broader team where required.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, organisational and people-management skills.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong business development and relationship-management capabilities.

• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.

• Strong commercial and financial acumen.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving ability.

• Proactive, self-motivated and results-driven.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Strong accountability and decision-making skills.

• Excellent planning, organising and time-management abilities.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to perform effectively under pressure.

• Strong project management capabilities.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and conveyancing / internal legal systems.

• Flexible and willing to support the wider team when required.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications & Experience

• LLB or equivalent legal qualification.

• Admitted Attorney.

• Admitted Conveyancer.

• Approximately 5 years' proven experience in a Development Manager / Property Developments management capacity.

• Strong experience in property development conveyancing.

• Proven experience managing a legal/conveyancing department or team.

• Demonstrable experience in client relationship management, business development and financial performance.

• Experience managing staff, workflows, systems and departmental processes.

Package & Remuneration

Market Related

Interested?

Ideal Profile

The successful candidate will be an experienced Conveyancer / Development Manager who combines technical conveyancing expertise with strong commercial, leadership and business development capabilities.

Interested?

If you are an admitted Attorney and Conveyancer with experience in property developments and conveyancing department management and have the commercial drive to grow a specialist Developments practice, this opportunity warrants a confidential discussion.

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