Leasing Counsel: Complex Retail & Real Estate Deals

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A major real estate company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced legal professional to draft and negotiate lease agreements. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in negotiating complex retail and office lease documents. Strong negotiation and communication skills are required to effectively support the leasing team. This is a fully on-site role with competitive compensation and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience negotiating and drafting complex retail and office lease documents.
• Big law firm and in-house experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and interact diplomatically.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate leases and related documents.
• Assist in tenant lease negotiations.
• Provide legal advice to avoid disputes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical capability

Oral/written communication

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Member of the California Bar

Strong academic credentials

Job description

A major real estate company in Cape Town is seeking an experienced legal professional to draft and negotiate lease agreements. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years of experience in negotiating complex retail and office lease documents. Strong negotiation and communication skills are required to effectively support the leasing team. This is a fully on-site role with competitive compensation and an annual bonus.