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Legal Advisor - BryanstonFull job descriptionASI Financial Services, a leading Level 1 BBBEE Intermediary in the Financial Services Industry, has a position available for a Legal Adviser in its Property Management division. The successful candidate will form part of greater Shared Services Department.You will be expected to think strategically and contribute towards the holistic development of the team.ROLES AND DUTIES:Legal Documents:xc2xb7 Drafting of an array of legal documentation such as letters of demands, non-disclosure agreements, offer to purchase letters, purchase and sale agreements, Service Level Agreements, Lease Agreements and other commercial agreements;xc2xb7 Vetting of all legal agreements received from third parties, providers and clients; andxc2xb7 Assist with a range of other contracts and legal issues that may arise across the businessincluding data protection, labour law relations etc.Legal Advice:xc2xb7 Advise and assist on a range of property management transactions such as Residential and Commercial transactions and in general, commercial and legal structuring;xc2xb7 Support in addressing, resolving and managing legal issues;xc2xb7 Identify key legal risks, research issues and formulate strategies to mitigate exposures;xc2xb7 Prepare legal opinions, as and when necessary;xc2xb7 Monitor, research and understand relevant legislative changes and case law affecting Mainstreamxe2x80x99s business and the Property Management Sector including regulatory matters; andxc2xb7 Provide ongoing and ad hoc legal advice in a variety of legal topics (e.g., Property Law, Company law, Contract Law, litigation, etc).Litigation:xc2xb7 Residential and commercial property collections;xc2xb7 Receive / issue, address, manage and appropriately defend (as necessary) contractual claims and disputes with third parties (e.g., tenants, landlords, Bodies Corporate, Homeowners Associations, service providers, contractors, clients etc); andxc2xb7 Support business in initiating or defending legal action against the business, including reviewing / managing progress of litigation and liaising with external legal and other advisors.Other Support:xc2xb7 As required, engage with both external and internal legal/advisory resources;xc2xb7 Ad hoc support for all companies under the ASI verticals;xc2xb7 Identify opportunities for new business and growth so as to communicate same to management, specifically in the Property Sector;xc2xb7 Legal Administration;xc2xb7 Legal Risk Management and Mitigation;xc2xb7 Strategic and operational development of a legal firm; andxc2xb7 You will be required to also obtain exposure to other parts of the greater company group such as Insurance, Employee Benefits, Investments and Regulatory Compliance.SKILLS, QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:xc2xb7 B.Com(Law), LLB or analogous international qualification;xc2xb7 Recently admitted attorney or advocate, registered with the LPC;xc2xb7 Excellent commercial drafting and negotiation skills and experience;xc2xb7 Good commercial acumen, Property Law and Business law experience;xc2xb7 Excellent computer literacy;xc2xb7 Excellent oral and written communication skills;xc2xb7 Ability to work independently;xc2xb7 Detail orientated;xc2xb7 Good people and conflict resolution skills; andxc2xb7 Ability to work under strict deadlines and pressure.BENEFITSxc2xb7 Market related salary, dependent on experience and skillsxc2xb7 Provident Fund benefitxc2xb7 Gap Cover benefitxc2xb7 Work from home one day a weekxc2xb7 In-house training and exposure to various commercial fieldsxc2xb7 The company has a variety of exciting social gatherings throughout the yearJob Types: Full-time, Permanent

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