What this opportunity involves:
We are seeking a Leasing Paralegal to join our team on a maternity leave contract. You will work collaboratively with our Retail Leasing and Transaction Management team, client, external legal providers to coordinate the negotiation and execution of lease documents for one of our prestigious clients' national retail network.
You will primarily be supporting the timeline turnaround of lease documentation, monitoring and escalating risks with mitigation recommendations. You will have the opportunity to support the national portfolio, gaining exposure to different states and their legislations.
This full-time position is a 13-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, with an anticipated start date in late January 2026 and contract end date of 26 February 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
* Completing legal documentation (instructing and negotiating to ensure smooth execution of lease transactions)
* Support lease negotiations with risk mitigation principles and practical approaches
* Ensure compliance with company processes, policies, and critical client requirements
* Maintain accurate paralegal databases and file management systems
* Handle lease interpretations, disputes, and general ad hoc legal matters
* Provide reporting, analysis, and meeting support as required
* Contribute to process improvements and template updates
* Generate purchase orders and coordinate payment of legal invoices
Key Skills & Requirements
* Holds either Legal or Property qualifications and/or has relevant experience in the Real Estate industry
* Demonstrated understanding of leases or contracts, preferably gained in the property or legal industry
* Leasing administration experience is highly regarded.
* Excellent data management skills with high attention to detail
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team
* Ability to work efficiently and manage priorities within tight deadlines
* Ability to review, implement new processes, and ensure best practices
What you can expect from us:
* Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
* Private Health Insurance Discounts
* Employee assistant program
* Novated Lease for EV cars
* Paid time off for volunteer work
* Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
* Premium offices
About us:
At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.
We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.
JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat. Apply today, quoting job reference number
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REQ470295