Property Legal Advisor

Truworths; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer in Cape Town is seeking a Property Legal Advisor with over 5 years of legal experience in retail or property management. Key responsibilities include negotiating and drafting complex commercial lease agreements. The ideal candidate has an LLB degree and is an admitted attorney. This is a permanent role based at the company's head office.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of legal experience, preferably in retail or property management.
• Excellent legal drafting skills.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms of complex commercial lease agreements.
• Draft lease agreements and other legal documents.
• Review existing agreements and legal documents.
• Build and maintain relationships with the properties team.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent written communication

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

LLB degree

Admitted Attorney / Legal Practitioner

Job description

Job Title: Property Legal Advisor

Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Application Deadline: August 8, 2025

Job Description

Join South Africa’s leading fashion retailer, Truworths, as a Property Legal Advisor. The successful candidate will be an admitted attorney with commercial legal experience, responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial lease agreements within the retail sector. This is a permanent position based at the Truworths Head Office in Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate terms of complex commercial lease agreements with the retail sector.
• Draft lease agreements and other legal documents.
• Review existing agreements and legal documents.
• Build and maintain relationships with the properties team.

Qualifications and Experience

• LLB degree.
• Admitted Attorney / Legal Practitioner.
• Over 5 years of legal experience, preferably in retail, property development, or property management, involving drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Excellent legal drafting skills.
• Computer literacy.

Competencies

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Resourcefulness and independence.
• Time management skills.
• Self-discipline and motivation.
• Administrative and numeracy skills.

Application deadline: July 27, 2025