Gauteng: Legal Advisor – High Court Admitted Attorney – Commercial / Property – Bedfordview posted by Job Masters (Pty) Ltd

• Drafting and editing written material upon the instructions of the head of legal
• Receive and review various agreements from the head of legal for scrutiny in terms of quality control and compliance with internal procedures
• Assist and support the head of legal and Group stakeholders
• Drafting of various types of agreements, including lease agreements and addendums thereto
• Drafting of legal letters
• Research and drafting of opinions on company matters
• Review of various types of agreements (NDA, Credit Applications, Service Level Agreements, Terms and Conditions, etc.)
• Staying abreast of legislative developments on various aspects and communicate the impact thereof to the Group including FICA, AML etc.
• Assist with contract management
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion while handling sensitive information to protect the Group and its stakeholders
• Conduct legal research
• Interfacing with various stakeholders across business divisions about contractual issues upon the instructions of the head of legal
• Assist in maintaining litigation files, including pleadings, case law, memorandums, discovery documents

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors of Law Degree (LLB | BCom)
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court
• Minimum 3 (Three) years’ post admission qualification (preferably in property development or property management company and/or commercial legal experience)
• Proficient in Afrikaans & English (advanced)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Skills Required:

• Understanding the standard principles associated with debt recovery
• Good grasp on civil litigation procedures
• Exposure to the Insolvency Act, Companies Act, Competition Act, Compliance laws
• Negotiating terms of commercial agreements
• Representation, under the supervision of the head of legal, with external role players
• Ability to attend to multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and proofreading
• Flexibility to work overtime and adapt to unexpected changes, priorities and deadlines
• Ability to interact professionally with diverse individuals
• Ability to maintain professionalism in conduct, appearance and communication
• Problem-solving abilities
• Ability to take initiative when needed
• Resilient: a fast-paced environment is demanding and stressful. Resilience is crucial in maintaining productivity and handling pressure effectively.
• Administrative and numeracy skills

Salary offer: Negotiable