Corporate Counsel / Legal Advisor

Our client in Paarl is looking to appoint an Corporate Counsel / Legal Advisor.The ideal candidate will be under direction of the Legal Manager, South Africa, this position will provide legal support and counselling, in connection with asset management and corporate contracts and documents as requested by various company departments and external customers.REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's Degree , B.Comm. LLB or LLB preferablyAdmitted Attorney1+ years 1 to 3 years of experience in Corporate, Commercial and/or real estate transaction RESPONSIBILITIES:Analyze property title and related property documentation to assess the legal feasibility to install telecommunicationtowers.Assist with preparation of various risk assessments regarding issues with property title, mortgage bonds, servitudes,the validity of contracts and restrictive conditions, including alternatives to mitigate and control such risks.Research and analyze all applicable law sources, statutes and legal precedent in order to analyze and/or form legalopinions and documentation.Assist to draft, review and negotiate a wide range of legal contracts and agreements.Assist with general asset/ real estate management matters.Assist with registration of properties and contracts at the offices of the Deeds Registry of South Africa.Assist to prepare and coordinate corporate and regulatory filings.Maintain corporate records.Preparation of legal letters, memorandums and reports.Coordinate and implement projects to improve the internal in country legal processes of the company.Resolve issues related to ground leases and permits, which may require in country travel.Assist with general litigation control, including the updating of the litigation trackers with the control of deadlinesand scheduled hearings etc.Assist the Asset Optimization department in the market (purchases, extensions, amendments and abatements).General legal advisor responsibilities and the ability to resolve routine legal and real estate issues.Legal due diligence with respect to Merger and Acquisition transactions and their corresponding MLAs in saleleaseback deals.Other projects and duties as assigned.