Legal Advisor (Property Management)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Advisor to join our property management client in Cape Town. The role sits within the Legal Services and Corporate Services department and requires a qualified attorney with at least five years of corporate experience in the property management sector.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, vet and negotiate a wide range of agreements, leases and other legal documentation relevant to the business.
• Manage dispute resolution matters, including initiating and defending legal proceedings and coordinating external counsel.
• Handle corporate legal matters such as insurance, trademarks and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical, operational advice on issues affecting the company.

Required profile

• LLB degree and admission as an attorney.
• Minimum five years of relevant corporate experience, specifically within property management.
• Strong knowledge of key legislation, legal practice, and dispute resolution processes (High Court, Magistrates Court, Arbitration).

Required skills

• Legal drafting
• Legal research
• Legal interpretation
• Dispute resolution