LEGAL ADVISOR - RETAIL PROPERTY

A legal advisor position is available within a property group. Managing of all legal aspects within the property portfolio assigned including but not limited to the following:

• Obtain consent to conduct credit checks, conduct credit checks and approve the outcome thereof.
• Request, obtain and verify FICA documents.
• Compile vendor listing documents and assist accountants with the loading and finalisation thereof.
• Drafting and finalising of the following: Offer to Lease, Agreement of Lease, Cession, Deed of Suretyship, Renewal Addendums and various other Addendums to Lease Agreements, Acknowledgment of Debt Agreements, Letter of Demands, etc.
• Following up and obtaining of signed documentation.
• Instructing accountants to issue Deposit and Lease Fee invoices and following up on the payment thereof.
• Co-ordinate beneficial occupation of tenants with centre managers and portfolio managers.
• Initiate lease renewals and negotiations in respect thereof.
• In conjunction with centre managers, co-ordinate and following up on the progress in respect of the re-instatement of premises upon the tenant’s vacation.
• Assist centre managers in obtaining Electric Compliance Certificates from tenants upon their vacation from the premises.
• Assist accountants with the refunding of deposits after tenants vacating from the premises.
• Maintain and safe keeping of tenant files – custodian of original Lease Agreements.
• Assist accountants with the collection of outstanding monies due by addressing formal letters of demand to tenants and following up on payment thereof.

• Prepare monthly reports of renewals, tenant movements and new tenants to be invoiced for the following month, per entity.
• Prepare monthly Commissions, Lease Documentation Preparation Fees, and Tenant Profile Review Fees on a schedule per entity.
• Assist accountants with the preparation of monthly reports to clients.
• Conducting deposit recons.

• Assist accountants, centre managers and portfolio managers with tenant queries.

• Company files: Safe keeping of certain documentation: Loan & Facility Letters, Insurance Policies; Title Deeds, Transfer Documentation, Sale Agreements, Service Level Agreements.
• Service Level Agreements: Assist with the review of Service Level Agreements and finalising thereof with the relevant companies.
• Credit Applications: Complete and compile documentation for credit applications per entity.
• Keeping lists of Bank Guarantees held and the expiry date thereof.
• Preparing of yearly budgets on each entity.
• Preparing and constant updating of a Matrix on each entity.
• Preparing approval forms for sign off by Exco members.

Qualification and experience

LLB Degree with minimum 2 years post-admission experience

Experience in Retail letting environment will be advantageous

Own Transport

Skills

Microsoft office

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Accuracy with strong attention to detail

Deadline driven

Market Related

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