Careers at The Just Group

About the Just Group

The Just Group is an established, progressive and multinational organisation with seven iconic retail brands, currently with over 1000 stores across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom. Our extensive multiple market brand portfolio allows us to provide a great career for team members and the opportunity to learn from the best in the business.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity in our Property Legal team here at the Just Group. Reporting into the General Manager - Property Legal, the primary focus of the Leasing Paralegal is to manage the end to end process of leasing administration – from preparing and settling legal documents, supporting the negotiation process of standard terms and assisting with ad hoc legal projects within the wider Property team.

This role is part-time (4 days per week) with the potential to be full-time, based at our support office on St Kilda Rd, Melbourne

Responsibilities

• Processing legal documents from landlords and solicitors
• Ensuring documents from landlords are accurate
• Liaising with property Legal team, preparing contract approval terms
• Comparing legal documents with national standards
• Maintaining and updating database in relation to all new leases, relocations, expansions and lease renewals
• Reporting on a range of property related issues
• Liaising with Store Development team on handover dates, store open dates
• Reporting and tracking lease negotiations, maintain spreadsheets and databases

Skills & Experience

• Either currently studying or completed a Bachelor of Laws
• Experience working a legal secretary or property paralegal
• Exposure to commercial and or retail leasing
• Solid working knowledge of leasing and related agreements
• Ability to manage lease negotiation process would be ideal but not a requirement

Perks

• Generous employee discount of 50% off to use across all our 7 brands
• Access to our Just Benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health
• Exclusive access to frequent sample sales across all brands
• Thrive in a central office location based on St Kilda Road, with direct access to Fawkner Park
• Engage in continuous learning and development programs to enhance your skills and foster personal and professional growth
• Coffee lover? Indulge in daily subsidized coffee and food options at our onsite café
• Access for you and your family to our free and confidential Employee Assistance Program offering a range of services

If this sounds like your next step or you’d like to hear more about the role we would love to hear from you so apply now!