Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor

4 weeks ago

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Cooper Lomaz Full time

My client is seeking an experienced Commercial Conveyancing Solicitor to join their busy East London office on a permanent basis.

You will manage and execute transactions involving commercial property purchases, sales, leases, and refinancing.

You will also work with a variety of clients, including business owners, lenders, investors, and developers, ensuring that all transactions comply with legal standards and represent the client's best interests.

Main Duties:
  1. Handling Commercial Property Transactions: Overseeing the buying, selling, and leasing processes of commercial properties from initial instruction straight through to completion. This includes drafting, negotiating, and reviewing legal documentation.
  2. Leases: Draft and review lease agreements, ensuring clarity and compliance for both landlords and tenants. Manage lease renewals, terminations, and variations as required.
  3. Lending and Mortgages: Work with lenders and borrowers on secured lending, including reviewing and advising on mortgage documents, title deeds, and conditions.
  4. Bridging Loans: Provide legal guidance on short-term bridging loans, ensuring all legal documents and conditions are met, especially for clients needing immediate financing for property acquisition.
  5. Title Investigations: Conduct thorough investigations on property titles, identify potential issues, and provide advice to clients on how to resolve them.
  6. Due Diligence: Perform due diligence, including planning permission checks, property searches, environmental reports, and title investigations to ensure the client is informed of any legal or financial risks.
  7. Client Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with clients, providing them with regular updates, legal advice, and addressing any concerns or inquiries.
  8. Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring that all terms are fair, clear, and in line with the client's goals and regulatory requirements.
  9. Risk Assessment: Identify and assess potential risks associated with each transaction, advising clients accordingly.
  10. Liaison with Other Parties: Coordinate with solicitors, surveyors, local authorities, and other parties to facilitate seamless transaction progress and resolution of any issues that may arise.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • You must be a qualified solicitor with a current practicing certificate.
  • Have a minimum of 2 years' experience in commercial conveyancing.
  • Have a strong understanding of property law, particularly in leases, lending, mortgages, bridging loans, and commercial property transactions.
  • Have the ability to analyse complex legal documents, assess risks, and provide clear guidance to clients.
  • You should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in order to explain complex legal matters in a client-friendly way.
  • You should be capable of managing multiple transactions and deadlines effectively, with a high degree of attention to detail.
  • Proven negotiation skills are required for handling contract terms and client representation in complex transactions.
  • You must have familiarity with conveyancing software, case management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Desirable Attributes:
  • Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to identify solutions for transactional issues and preemptively address risks.
  • Commercial Awareness: Understanding of the commercial property market and ability to align legal advice with market dynamics and client objectives.
  • Client-Focused: Commitment to providing exceptional client service, understanding each client's unique needs, and delivering tailored advice.

Salary is competitive and dependent on experience.

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