City Property Administration (Pty) Ltd is a residential and commercial property management company that has been operating since 1968 with their headquarters in Pretoria and a supporting office in Johannesburg. City Property transforms buildings and injects fresh vitality into our inner cities. We provide sophisticated, modern and cosmopolitan retail spaces, offices, warehouses and apartments that ensure that those who live and work in the CBD enjoy the best South Africa\u2019s cities have to offer.<\/p>\n
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Job Title: Legal Advisor<\/strong> Job Summary:<\/strong> The purpose of the role is providing legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks.<\/p>\n Provide legal advice to clients:<\/strong> Deal with cases where tenants take legal action against CPA:<\/strong> Dispute resolution and litigation:<\/strong> Ensure and monitor compliance with relevant regulations governing CPA and its clients:<\/strong> Provide professional advice to the Human Resources Department:<\/strong> Provide legal services for all commercial documentation:<\/strong> Ensure professional support and legal advice, drafting and advising on documentation:<\/strong> Working conditions:<\/strong> Requirements:<\/strong> Skills & Knowledge Required:<\/strong> Personal Attributes:<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong> Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
\nReference #:<\/strong> LC0062
\nContract Type:<\/strong> Permanent
\nSalary: <\/strong>Market Related<\/p>\n
\nThe Legal Department in Pretoria has a position for a Legal Advisor. If you believe you meet the requirements for this position, then please send through your CV.<\/p>\n
\n1.Receive the legal file and advise on appropriate action.
\n2.Source most suitable legal companies to work with.
\n3.Monitor the progress on the cases.<\/p>\n
\n1.Receive the legal file and advise on appropriate action.
\n2.Handle the matter relevantly appropriate and provide advice.<\/p>\n
\n1.Receive the legal file and advise on appropriate action.
\n2.Settle and negotiate dispute where possible.
\n3.Source most suitable legal companies to work with.
\n4.Monitor the progress on the case and report back to the Board on significant legal cases.<\/p>\n
\n1.Identify and prioritizing the most relevant current, proposed an impending legislation and if (and to the extent) that these are found to have an impact on the company, the development and implementation of controls to minimize the compliance risk (for example implanting standard operating procedures or processes, manuals and policies).
\n2.Identify and assess changes in the existing regulatory framework.
\n3.Monitor and report non-compliance to management of the company and where appropriate, the Board.
\n4.Recommend corrective measures or steps to ensure compliance.
\n5.Monitor compliance through the adequacy and effectiveness of control measures to actively monitor and manage the company\u2019s compliance with relevant legislation on a continual basis.
\n6.Report to both the Audit and Risk Committee and the Social and Ethics Committee of Octodec, were required.
\n7.Create awareness with employees and training them on the finer aspects of the regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n
\n1.Provide legal advice to the Human Resources Department on labour matters.
\n2.Act as initiator for all disciplinary enquiries.
\n3.Provide all the administrative support for the disciplinary hearings.
\n4.Represent the company at all CCMA cases.<\/p>\n
\n1.Draft and review all legal agreements.
\n2.Provide legal resolutions on all commercial matters.
\n3.Provide legal support in all acquisitions and sales of buildings.
\n4.Ensure all properties are registered successfully.
\n5.Review and liaise with the Property Managers on all bank guarantees.<\/p>\n
\n1.Advise on and drafting of \u201cdeal specific\u201d clauses, agreements and correspondence.
\n2.Assist with queries and interpretation of existing lease documentation.
\n3.Interpret lease agreement and resolve queries on interpretation issues.
\n4.Draft standard lease agreement, annexures, addendums and the like.<\/p>\n
\nOffice Based.<\/p>\n
\nEducation Requirements and Experience:<\/strong>
\n1.LLB Degree – Required
\n2.At least 3 years\u2019 post admission experience; ideally in a leading organisation, with a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting – Required
\n3.Admitted attorney – Required<\/p>\n
\n1.MS Office:
\na.MS Word \u2013 Intermediate
\nb.MS Excel \u2013 Intermediate
\n2.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
\n3.Knowledge of the legislation and regulatory laws required.<\/p>\n
\n1.Problem solving \u2013 find solutions when emotions are involved.
\n2.Reality testing \u2013 be objective; see things as they really are.
\n3.Flexibility \u2013 adapting emotions, thoughts and behaviors.
\n4.Stress tolerance \u2013 coping with stressful situation.
\n5.Interpersonal relationships \u2013 building mutually satisfying relationships.
\n6.Empathy \u2013 understanding & appreciating how others feel.
\n7.Independence \u2013 be self-directed and free from emotional dependency.
\n8.Management \u2013 the strategic use of resources and employees to reach organisational goals.
\n9.Persuasion \u2013 negotiating, selling, influencing and attempting to persuade people or trying to change the point of view of others.
\n10.Multitasking \u2013 dealing with several activities at a time, enjoy being given new tasks before they have finished another.
\n11.Teamwork \u2013 cooperation with others, good-natured attitude and encouraging people.
\n12.Persistence \u2013 sticking with tasks, not giving up, dislike leaving things unfinished.
\n13.Rule following \u2013 adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
\n14.Attention to detail \u2013 focus on details, strive for perfection and be well organized.
\n15.Planning \u2013 enjoy making detailed plans and long-terms plans.
\n16.Analytical thinking \u2013 like solving complex problems, carefully analyze information and use logic to address issues and problems.<\/p>\n