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 individual to excel at JAM. We love people who think outside the box and who can bring out the best in others while maintaining world-class standards.

We are seeking a Property Legal Officer to join our Property and Store Development Team.

This position will be based at our head office in Durban.

Criteria

• LLB/ Law Degree.
• Retail real estate administration experience.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant legal experience.
• Admitted attorney preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficient administration of lease process for new, expansion, reduction, relocation and closure of stores.
• Accurate and timeous communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Negotiation of Terms of Lease – Standard and Hybrid Leases.
• Preparation, vetting and finalizing of offers to lease and lease agreements.
• Monitor and audit processing and capturing of documents on Lease Management System.
• Monitor lease expiry and renewal schedule.
• Ensure and implement timeous exercise of rights of option to renew.
• Negotiation of lease terms for renewal with landlords as required.
• Preparation, vetting and finalising leases and addendums.
• Implement action in respect of damage, destruction, business interruption and force majeure.
• Attend to queries from stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail
• Administration skills
• Drafting skill