Paralegal Lease Administrator

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

Dis-Chem Pharmacies seeks a Paralegal Lease Administrator in Midrand to provide legal and administrative support to leasing and property management teams. The role involves drafting and managing lease agreements, ensuring compliance with South African laws, and supporting regulatory filings. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of property law and leasing principles, with relevant qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a legal or leasing environment.
• Experience in lease financial calculations including Present Value scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and manage lease agreements ensuring compliance.
• Monitor lease obligations and ensure adherence to industry regulations.
• Provide general administrative support to the leasing team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Certificate or Diploma in Paralegal

Degree in Law (LLB)

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies in Midrand has an opportunity available for a Paralegal Lease Administrator.

To provide both legal and administrative support to leasing and property management teams.

The role involves drafting, reviewing, and managing lease agreements while ensuring compliance with South African property, commercial, and pharmacy-related laws.

Maintain accurate legal documentation, support regulatory filings, and liaise with landlords, tenants, and legal professionals to ensure smooth lease execution and alignment with the employer's leasing mandates.

Minimum Requirements

• Essential: Grade 12 / Matric, Certificate or Diploma in Paralegal or related field, minimum of 3-5 years' experience in a legal or leasing environment, experience in lease financial calculations including Present Value (PV) scenarios and comparisons.
• Advantage: Degree in Law (LLB), Certification in contract management, procurement or financial analysis, experience in property law, real estate or leasing.

Job Specification

• Lease Administration and Documentation: Draft, review, and amend lease agreements, including offers to lease, addendums, renewals, and letters of intent. Ensure compliance with legal standards and internal policies. Review landlord agreements and recommend changes. Track lease expirations and renewals, maintain records, and operate the employer's lease management system.
• Legal and Compliance Support: Monitor lease obligations, ensure compliance with lease terms and industry regulations, stay updated on relevant laws, and ensure agreements comply with POPIA, CPA, and other legislation. Conduct legal research, draft legal correspondence, liaise with attorneys, participate in lease negotiations, and assist with legal and regulatory documentation.
• Regulatory Adherence: Stay updated on South African property, commercial, and compliance laws, and ensure lease agreements are compliant.
• General Administrative Support: Support the Operations Director, maintain lease logs, coordinate with property stakeholders, handle confidential information, and support the leasing team to ensure efficiency.

Competencies

• In-depth understanding of South African property law, leasing principles, and contract compliance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret lease terms, assess risks, and suggest modifications.
• Understanding of company policies, legal standards, market trends, and regulatory shifts.

Special Conditions of Employment

• South African citizen, MIE clearance, clear criminal and credit records, driver's license, own transport, occasional travel.

Remuneration and Benefits

• Market-related salary, medical aid, provident fund, staff account.

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. If you haven't been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer and supports employment equity and diversity, including the recruitment of People with Disabilities.