Attorney

WE ARE HIRING | PART-TIME ATTORNEY - PROPERTY LAW & EVICTIONS

Location: Gauteng Province, South Africa

Engagement: Part-Time | Retainer-Based

We are seeking an experienced and suitably qualified Admitted Attorney with experience and jurisdiction to practise in Gauteng to work alongside our rental and property management team.

The successful candidate will provide legal services and support relating primarily to residential and commercial property evictions, landlord-tenant disputes, rental defaults and lease enforcement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage residential and commercial property eviction matters.
• Draft and issue letters of demand, breach notices and lease termination notices.
• Handle disputes involving non-paying tenants and unlawful occupation.
• Prepare eviction applications and supporting court documentation.
• Manage eviction proceedings in the relevant Gauteng courts.
• Advise on landlord-tenant disputes and lease agreements.
• Ensure compliance with the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Act (PIE Act).
• Assist with rental recovery and enforcement of lease agreements.
• Provide ongoing legal advice to the property management team.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• Practising within Gauteng, with the ability to attend relevant Gauteng courts.
• Demonstrable experience in property law and eviction proceedings.
• Sound knowledge of the Rental Housing Act and PIE Act.
• Excellent legal drafting, negotiation and litigation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple matters.

WORKING ARRANGEMENT

This is a part-time engagement with a flexible working arrangement, structured through a monthly retainer and/or agreed fees per legal matter.

The attorney will work closely with our internal rental and property management team, building a long-term professional working relationship.

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