Paralegal

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

What this opportunity involves:

In proud partnership with Australia Post, JLL is seeking a Paralegal to join us in shaping the future of parcel delivery across Australia.

You will collaborate with our Transaction Management team, client, and legal providers to coordinate negotiation and execution of legal documents across the national Parcel Locker portfolio. Your work directly impacts delivery timelines and risk mitigation for our well-esteemed client.

Whilst this is a hybrid role, please note that you are required to attend the office in Richmond at least 3 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate and execute legal documents for leasing transactions, ensuring compliance with client policies and critical requirements
• Certify documents for client execution, confirming accuracy and alignment with instructions and client standard positions
• Maintain transaction databases and soft copy files with complete accuracy and timely updates across all systems
• Manage external solicitor costs within fixed fee scopes while coordinating legal negotiations and timelines
• Build relationships with major landlord contacts and facilitate negotiation of national landlord/Australia Post precedent documents
• Handle lease interpretations and disputes along with other general ad hoc matters as delegated
• Support reporting and analysis, attend meetings and contribute to process improvements and template updates
• Initiate site onboarding processes across various systems and databases to enable timely payment of licence fees

Essential Requirements

• Legal or property qualifications and/or experience within a law firm or retail landlord/tenant organisation
• Demonstrated understanding of leases and contracts, preferably from property or legal industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Key Skills

• High attention to detail with ability to maintain accurate data
• Proactive problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities
• Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration
• Contract and lease interpretation abilities
• Efficient work prioritisation within tight operational and financial deadlines
• Adaptability to embrace and manage change
• Process improvement and best practice implementation experience

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
• Hybrid / flexible working

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 JPREQ456357

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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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