Senior Attorney – Office/Branch Leadership Opportunity | Western Cape

Permanent

Ref #18389-SMI

siyacv@pcs-sa.co.za
Employer Description
A well-established, multi-branch legal practice based within the Western Cape, operating across key regional centres.
Job Description

Our client is seeking a Senior Attorney to take full responsibility for managing and growing its practice in one of their Western Cape offices. This opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced practitioner, possibly someone who has previously run their own practice or is looking to transition into a more balanced, lifestyle-oriented role within a structured and supportive firm environment.

This role is particularly suited to a senior attorney seeking a long-term opportunity to scale down from private practice while remaining professionally active, or an experienced practitioner looking to take on a leadership role within an established firm structure.

The successful candidate will take ownership of one of their offices in the Western Cape, operating with a high level of autonomy while benefiting from the firm’s established infrastructure, brand, and national footprint. The office services a diverse client base, including a strong conveyancing component driven by local and international property transactions.

You will be responsible for:

  • Overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of the office
  • Leading and supporting a team of legal professionals and administrative staff
  • Driving business development and maintaining strong client relationships
  • Ensuring effective service delivery across a broad range of legal matters
  • Contributing to the growth and reputation of the office within the region
Qualifications
  • Admitted Attorney with extensive experience running practice operations
Skills

The successful candidate will:

  • Have extensive post-admission experience
  • Demonstrate the ability to manage a practice or legal team
  • Possess strong commercial awareness and client relationship skills
  • Be able to operate independently and take ownership of a practice
  • Have experience in a general practice environment (advantageous)
Salary/Package
Highly negotiable, commensurate with experience and skills
Benefits
  • Opportunity to run an established office with full operational support
  • Access to an existing client base and infrastructure
  • Collaborative environment across multiple offices
  • Fee-sharing structure on referred work within the firm
  • Lifestyle opportunity based in the scenic Cape Winelands region

 

Job Post Expiration
2026-06-26

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