Legal Commercial Leasing Agent

SUMMARY:
Our client, a leader in Commercial Property Development is seeking a highly skilled Legal Commercial Leasing Agent with an LLB qualification to join their team and focus on managing and negotiating commercial property leases, particularly for retail clients. The ideal candidate will have expertise in legal leasing processes, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, and managing energy license agreement renewals for commercial and retail properties. This role will focus on the legal aspects of leasing, including drafting, negotiating, and ensuring legal compliance throughout the leasing process.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:
 
Leasing Strategy and Legal Oversight:

• Formulate and implement leasing strategies for commercial properties, ensuring all agreements are legally sound and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
• Provide legal guidance on best practices for leasing, specifically for retail properties, ensuring all leases are structured to comply with South African commercial property law.

• Lead negotiations for lease agreements, ensuring that all terms are legally compliant and aligned with market standards.
• Draft and review lease agreements, amendments, and renewals, ensuring accuracy and legal enforceability.
• Provide detailed legal analysis of lease terms, highlighting any areas of concern and advising on the most appropriate course of action.

• Ensure all leasing activities comply with local, provincial, and national laws, including but not limited to the Rental Housing Act, Property Practitioners Act, Consumer Protection Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Oversee the legal process of lease renewals, ensuring that all renewals are compliant with regulatory requirements and best practices in commercial property leasing.

• Manage the renewal of energy license agreements for commercial and retail properties, ensuring all processes comply with energy regulations and relevant legislation.
• Draft and negotiate energy-related agreements, ensuring all terms align with legal requirements and support the overall leasing strategy for commercial properties and retail clients.

• Ensure all legal documentation related to commercial and retail leases is meticulously drafted, reviewed, and maintained in compliance with company policies and legal standards.
• Keep up-to-date records of all legal agreements, ensuring that all documents are stored securely and are easily accessible when needed.

• Oversee the legal aspects of lease renewals for both commercial and retail properties, ensuring that all renewal terms are legally sound and appropriately negotiated.
• Provide legal advice and insights into renewal negotiations, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks associated with lease agreements, including risks related to tenancy laws, energy compliance, and property regulations.
• Work with the legal team to resolve any legal disputes, including lease terminations, non-compliance issues, or other legal challenges that arise during the leasing process.

• LLB degree (Bachelor of Laws) is a mandatory qualification.
• Proven experience in commercial property leasing with a strong emphasis on legal requirements and compliance.
• Expertise in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial and retail lease agreements, with a strong understanding of property law.
• Experience in the renewal of energy license agreements and familiarity with the legal aspects of energy regulations.
• Strong knowledge of relevant South African property laws, including the Rental Housing Act, Property Practitioners Act, Consumer Protection Act, and other commercial leasing regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to identify and resolve legal issues related to leases, agreements, and compliance.
• Strong legal research skills and the ability to stay updated on changes in commercial property law.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple legal processes simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with leasing management software is a plus.

• Experience with retail property leasing and a deep understanding of the unique legal considerations for retail clients.
• Strong understanding of the legal process related to tenant improvements and customization requirements in commercial and retail properties.