Main purpose / objective of the position:

To assist in the co-ordination of all legal matters for the Portfolio. Provide advisory services internally and to the client.

Operational Deliverables:

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in dealing with various authorities relevant to the Property Industry.
• Create or edit legal documents and correspondence on behalf of the Legal Advisor.
• Responsible for conducting a variety of research, administrative and organisational tasks to support the Legal Advisor.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in dealing with various matters relevant to Lease and Data Management and the Property industry as a sector.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing and vetting lease agreements, including Power Supply Agreements within the various Business Units in the Portfolio.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing and vetting commercial and storage agreements, including Antenna, Masts and ground leases agreements.
• Assist in drafting, reviewing and vetting legal documents, including breach notices, letters of demand, acknowledgement of debt agreements.
• Assist in providing and/or facilitating delivery of legal advice, guidance, and support to enable the business to achieve its business imperatives.
• Assist in responding and finalising letters of demands, notices, etc.
• Assist the Legal Advisor in drafting of meeting minutes.

 Decision-making authority:

• Works within the broad framework of existing policies and guidelines, as amended from time to time.
• Required to work strictly within prescribed rules, routines & standards.

Experience / Education:

• LLB degree.
• Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 1-2 years post admission experience.
• Experience in corporate /commercial law, preferably with experience in landlord / tenant litigation.
• Commercial insight into management and monitoring of legal risk.
• Strong commercial legal drafting skills.

PC and Functional Skills Required:

• Typing, Computer literacy: (Advanced MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint)

Competencies Required:

• Professional & Comprehensive communication and influencing,
• Planning and Organising,
• Analytical Thinking,
• Problem-solving (queries and reconciliations),
• Decision making,
• Financial and Business Acumen,
• Attention to detail and Accuracy,
• Performance Focus (productivity and daily planning),
• Customer / Client Focused,
• Able to handle high-pressure environment