Legal Advisor – Unlisted Properties at Public Investment Corporation

Ref: LADV003

Purpose of the role:

To provide legal advice on general property, corporate and commercial law matters and transactions; and investment legal advisory of the PIC.

Requirements:

• LLB degree
• Between 3 - 5 years post admission experience specifically in corporate and property law and investment management
• Admitted attorney of the High Court
• Admission as a Notary and Conveyancer is advantageous
• Detailed knowledge of Asset Management (with specific reference to Property Management) and Property Law
• Ability to undertake research

Duties:

• Conduct legal research, provide opinions and advise in respect of corporate/commercial and property law matters and investment legal advisory
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements of property and commercial and ancillary transactions
• Manage and assist with legal Due Diligence
• Identify new and amendments to investment legislation that impact PIC and advise and assist with implementation
• Manage and assist with litigation of the PIC
• Advise on policies and procedures pertaining to Properties
• Manage conveyancing aspects of Properties
• Assist with projects of the PIC
• Manage legal instructions and attorneys on the panel
• Provide training to staff

Competencies and skills:

• Corporate Law and Investment Management experience
• Excellent and good quality drafting of corporate finance-type agreements
• Property Law, Corporate Law and Investment Management experience
• Excellent drafting of Real Estate type agreements
• Accounting and financial skills
• Results orientation
• Influence and persuasion
• Project management
• Emotional intelligence
• Ability to deal with pressure
• Conflict management
• Excellent negotiation skills