Property Legal Officer

Pump up the JAM, Pump up your CAREER

JAM is no ordinary Company. The words, conventional and average are not part of our vocabulary.

It takes a front footed, passionate person to exceed in JAM. We love people that think out the box & who are able to bring the best out of other people whilst maintaining world class standards.

We are looking for a Property Legal Officer to join our Property Department, to provide a variety of leasing administration duties and to liaise with all stakeholders in respect of negotiating, monitoring and maintaining lease agreements.

This position will be based at our Head Office in Durban.

Criteria:

• Relevant Legal qualification.
• Experience in commercial and or real estate law would be advantageous.
• Experience in lease administration within retail industry would be advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Office Skills specifically in Excel and Word.

Attributes:

• Meticulous eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict timelines.
• Ability to communicate professionally at all levels.
• Ability to articulate both orally and written communication clearly and professionally.
• High level of integrity and ability to deal with confidential information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal administration for Group Property function which includes, but is not limited to, drafting, formatting, reviewing, vetting and finalizing lease agreements and other property related contracts.
• Legal correspondence with landlords and other related suppliers.
• Review and negotiate lease terms with property owners, property managers, and agents.
• Process and manage leases as well as filing and monitoring of lease documents.
• Report on contractual lease obligations.
• Review lease terms and provide relevant alternative lease solutions.
• Monitor lease anniversary and expiry.
• Timeous exercise of Rights of Option to renew.
• Communication with internal and external related stakeholders.
• Maintain and manage diary system.
• Attend meetings and record minutes for action as well as follow up on relevant action points.
• Support Property Manager in related matters as required.

Pump up the JAM, pump up your CAREER, pump up your LIFE