Legal Advisor (Property Industry) - JhbFull job descriptionJob InformationIndustryReal Estate/Property ManagementWork Experience4-5 yearsSalary550000CurrencyZARCityJohannesburgProvinceGautengCountrySouth AfricaPostal Code2000 Job DescriptionThe role of the Legal Advisor is to provide practical legal solutions and support to ensure compliance with the business’s various contracts as well as with relevant laws and regulations, protect the Company’s assets and maintain the Company’s reputation. ADMITTED ATTORNEY. To advise management and other staff on the underpinning legislation within the Property Industry and other law affecting the Company;Scrutinizing agreements submitted for signature and thereafter facilitating signature;Tracking of Lease Agreements – this will include making entries on the relevant schedules, following up with the relevant parties and updating schedules on a weekly basis;Payment management – this will include checking the correctness of invoices, procuring authorisation, instructing the finance department, sending proof of payment to the relevant payee and ensuring that all invoices are entered on the relevant tracking system;Work with other departments when required to assist them on implementing systems to ensure the effective and timely operation of the Company’s responsibilities under the various bodies of law which affect the Company;Assisting the Head of Legal in litigious matters, including but not limited to obtaining information from key role players, collating and preparing documents, photocopying and scanning thereof;Primary contact with external attorneys/counsel for landlord/tenant litigation matters. This includes, but is not limited to, issuing instructions to external counsel, answering all nonstrategic questions passed by external attorneys/counsel, supplying external attorneys/counsel with all necessary documentation and support on litigation matters; conducting investigation /review of background, available documentation, charges levied, pleadings, motions drafted by external attorneys/counsel, reviewing of all settlement agreements, reviewing and responding to all correspondence;Managing external attorneys (including following up; and ensuring reports are received timeously);Training of internal personnel on the legal implications of legislation and standard documentation.Assist the Head of Legal with research, investigating and initiating disciplinary hearings within the company;Assisting with implementation of leasing relationships from a legal perspective (from commencement to expiry);Negotiating suitable settlement agreements with tenants on various areas of dispute;Drafting legal reports as requiredAssisting with ad hoc daily advice to the various departments within the businessSetting up a database of templates and ensuring contracts register are updated and maintained;Setting up and attending various meetings with contractors, suppliers etc.Advise, negotiate and prepare agreements relating to the leasing of property within the commercial property sector;Drafting and compiling of standard policies and procedure documents that relate to the Business;Advise, negotiate and prepare agreements and documents relating to HR matters; andTo undertake other such duties as maybe reasonably requested by the Head of Legal.RequirementsAt least 3 years’ experience in the Property Industry.An L.LB. degree from an accredited educational institutionAdmission as an Attorney;Practical experience within the Landlord/Tenant sector.Experience in drafting of legal agreements (especially lease agreements), documents, opinions and conducting of legal research;Good verbal and written communication and listening skills;Ability to interpret and apply/enforce agreements;
