14 Oct
Flair TM
Johannesburg North
Our client, a prominent player in the property sector, is seeking a Legal Advisor with extensive experience in landlord/tenant litigation to provide critical legal support across their portfolio. The role involves coordinating all legal matters, providing advisory services to internal stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements in the commercial property space.
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.
If you are an experienced legal professional with strong expertise in property law and commercial litigation, and you're looking to make a significant impact within the property sector, we encourage you to apply on www.flairtm.com!