Senior Legal Advisor at Clear Leaf

Company Description
A large Property Management Group is looking for a Senior Legal Advisor to join their team at their Menlyn offices. 

Job Description
The ideal candidate should have:

• An understanding of Town Planning principles and the applicable land use management legislation and policies.
• Experience in agreements of sale of property, sectional title units and land availability agreements.
• Experience in commercial agreements and the execution thereof.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

The candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day legal administration and reporting, in line with the company’s requirements and objectives and assist in operational and transactional activities, including but not limited to:

• Legal, Statutory and Regulatory documentation;
  • Valuation and Survey documentation;
  • Development and commercial transactions and agreements (budgeted costs, consultant appointments;
  • Construction Agreements (JBCC);
  • Town Planning relation documentation and implementation; and
  • Finance Documentation (Guarantees, security documents, cashflows etc).
• Contract related Responsibilities
  • Interpreting Legal Agreements, i.e. Lease Agreements, Agreements of Debt, Sale and land availability agreements, building contracts, development agreements.
  • Consultation with the Company’s legal team to ensure compliance with agreements as well as managing risks on leases or contracts negotiated with third parties.
  • Manage tracking and safekeeping of original agreements, bank guarantees, title documents relating to the ownership of properties including al relevant building approval, zoning approvals governmental permits or other authorizations.
  • Bank Finance Agreements
  • Management Agreements
  • Letters of Demand
• Transaction related responsibilities
  • Ensure effective and timely project reporting of all transactions and associated activities.
  • Compile minutes and submit board packs to allow for informed decisions and feedback.
  • Ensure project administration, reports etc are delivered on time and within budget to the relevant parties.
  • Ensure transactions are managed in accordance with the relevant processes and protocols, including completion/co-ordination of all required documentation.
  • Monitor and provide feedback on critical dates and contract management (lease expiry dates, contractual deadlines as well as the planning accordingly thereto).
• Day-to-day liaison with:
  • Internal and external stakeholders.
  • Property Management Team.
  • Legal Team.
  • Finance Team.
  • Development Management Team.
  • Town Councils/municipalities.
  • Financial institutions.

Qualifications

• LLB or relevant law degree, Bcom degree
• Completed Articles of Clerkship.
• 4 years relevant experience post articles
• Admitted Attorney (must be admitted).
• Driver’s license and vehicle.
• Additional Information
• Salary: Market Related