Senior Legal Advisor (Property Industry) at Clear Leaf

Job Description
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.

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.
• 3-5 year experience in a similar position
• Admitted Attorney
• Driver’s license and own transport
• Must be a FICA Agent