Education: – Relevant legal qualification (e.g., Bachelor of Laws) – Completion of articles and board examinations – Admitted as an attorney or advocate – Ongoing legal training and updates from law firms and corporate lawyers associations Skills/Experience required: – 10 years of relevant experience as a practicing legal counsel. – At least 5 years in a senior role, leading a team of legal counsels. – Understanding of the South African property sector and its legislation – Awareness of commercial impacts on business operations Job Description: – Legal Leadership: Oversee companys legal function, ensuring risk mitigation and alignment with business strategy. – Contract Management: Negotiate, draft, review, and enforce contracts; manage the contract repository and approval processes. – Dispute Resolution: Develop strategies to prevent and resolve legal disputes efficiently, guiding business units on solutions. – Compliance & Governance: Ensure adherence to South African and international regulations (e.g., FCPA, OFAC), manage statutory requirements, and provide company secretarial support. – Risk & Reporting: Oversee compliance reporting, governance, and REIT obligations while staying updated on legislative changes. – HSEQ & Facilities: Manage health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) functions, including office management and regulatory compliance. – Mergers & Acquisitions Support: Assist the Regional M&A team with due diligence and legal implementation of acquisitions. – Stakeholder Management & Public Affairs: Manage external stakeholders, influence policies, communicate sustainability objectives, and implement public affairs strategies. Handle media relations and mitigate reputational risks. – Financial Management: Manage the legal budget, oversee debt collection, and enforce contractual obligations. – People Management: Inspire and lead the team, oversee recruitment and development, ensure performance management, promote a culture of learning, and drive staff engagement. Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, and ensure fair recognition and reward.