Joseph Motsamai Motsamai

Position Candidate Attorney

Description of duties in the Real Estate Department

Advising on property related issues;

• Advising on commercial and litigious matters related to property;
• Notarial preparation of general and special notarial bonds; servitudes, long term leases and sub-leases, antenuptial contracts and notarial deeds of cancellation;
• Attending to the drafting and preparation for the registration of transfers, mortgage bonds and bond cancellations (both private persons and commercial);
• Signature of private bank clients and transfer clients;
• Drafting of commercial and residential agreements relating to property transactions (e.g. sale agreements and lease agreements);
• Drafting of resolutions for companies, close corporations and trusts;
• Drafting of general and special powers of attorney;
• Preparation for the registration of bonds (both movable and immovable property);
• Legal research and preparation of legal opinions on property related issues;

»Attending to paperwork pertaining to various applications to the Deeds Office (e.g. for amendments on title deeds and bond documents, lost title deeds and mortgage bonds);

»Attending to bond registrations on behalf of banks;

• Handling and finalizing financial matters relating to the registration of transfers;
• Attending meetings and negotiating property transactions on behalf of clients; and
• Preparing due diligence reports in relation to mergers and acquisitions transaction;

Position Candidate Attorney

Description of duties Mergers and Acquisitions

Taking instructions and consultations with clients;

• Conducting litigious related legal research;
• Drafting legal opinions, documentation, notices and pleadings;
• Conducting due diligence of various entities;
• Briefing Counsel;
• Noting judgments;
• Attendance of arbitration and mediation proceedings; and
• Serving and filing of court documents.
• Managed multiple caseloads simultaneously without compromising quality or timeliness of work product.
• Kept abreast of developments in relevant legislation, ensuring that advice given was current and accurate at all times.
• Cultivated positive relationships with clients by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns proactively.
• Identified opportunities for cost savings and process improvements, leading to increased profitability and client retention.
• Participated in community outreach programs, educating the public about their legal rights and promoting access to justice initiatives.
• Contributed towards business development activities by engaging prospective clients through networking events and presentations on pertinent legal topics.
• Reviewed complex legal documents, identifying potential issues or inconsistencies before submission or execution.
• Organized detailed case files, allowing for efficient access to important information during trial preparation stages.
• Provided valuable input on policy development initiatives within the firm, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Enhanced client satisfaction by providing comprehensive legal advice and representation.
• Developed relationships among lawyers to facilitate knowledge-sharing and expertise.
• Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
• Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
• Managed multiple caseloads simultaneously without compromising quality or timeliness of work product.
• Maintained strict adherence to professional ethics guidelines, upholding the integrity of the legal profession at all times.

» Regularly running and reviewing the lending aspects of commercial mortgage bond registrations, commercial transfers, and assisting the Commercial Property Finance team by doing legal research and providing opinions, in order to give quality legal advice and feedback to internal and external stakeholders.

» Working closely with prominent professionals specializing in finance and property law, from within the bank and from some of the biggest law firms in South Africa.

» Co-ordinating training to upskill attorneys on our templates and processes.

• contributing to successful outcomes in numerous cases.
• Increased client satisfaction by providing timely and accurate legal research on various topics.
• Analyzed complex legal issues using critical thinking skills, leading to innovative solutions for client challenges.
• Reviewed contracts thoroughly to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance before execution by clients.
• Negotiated favorable settlements in various disputes, saving clients from costly litigation expenses.
• Streamlined internal processes by creating templates for standard legal documents and correspondence.
• Conducted comprehensive due diligence investigations for corporate transactions, mitigating risks for clients.
• Improved client communication by developing clear and concise status reports on ongoing legal matters.
• Reduced case resolution time with efficient document drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to address contractual issues in a timely manner.
• Enhanced team productivity by conducting training sessions on legal research techniques and tools.
• Contributed to the development of company policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
• Regularly running and reviewing the lending aspects of commercial mortgage bond registrations, commercial transfers, and assisting the Commercial Property Finance team by doing legal research and providing opinions, in order to give quality legal advice and feedback to internal and external stakeholders.
• Working closely with prominent professionals specializing in finance and property law, from within the bank and from some of the biggest law firms in South Africa.
• Co-ordinating training to upskill attorneys on our templates and processes.