Legal Advisor

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Coordination: Manage all legal aspects for the property portfolio, ensuring efficient processes and legal compliance.
• Litigation & Risk Management: Oversee landlord/tenant litigation in Magistrate and High Court, including commercial property evictions, business rescues, and liquidations.
• Legal Drafting: Draft and review commercial contracts, including Service Level Agreements, leases, and other legal documentation.
• Advisory Services: Provide legal counsel on litigation risks, legal strategy, and dispute resolution to internal teams and property landlords.
• Relationship Management: Collaborate with internal teams such as Property Managers, Leasing Administrators, and Debtors Administrators, while managing relationships with external attorneys and asset managers.

Experience / Education:

• LLB Degree and Admitted Attorney.
• 5+ years of experience in landlord/tenant litigation, particularly in commercial property.
• Expertise in business rescue, liquidations, and commercial evictions.
• Strong legal drafting skills with a focus on commercial contracts and risk management.

Skills & Competencies:

• Computer Literacy: Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong administrative skills, with a focus on time management, reporting, and document management.
• In-depth knowledge of South African litigation processes, specifically related to commercial property law.
• Core competencies include Communication, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making, and Customer Relationship Building.

Key Drivers:

• Client demands in the commercial property sector.
• Complex litigation matters due to the current economic landscape and tenant affordability issues.

Interface / Relationships:

• Internal: Portfolio Executives, Property Managers, Financial Managers, Leasing Teams, and IT.
• External: Asset Managers, Attorneys, Commercial and Industrial Tenants, Contractors.