Paralegal

JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
**What this opportunity involves**:
In proud partnership with Australia Post, JLL is seeking a Paralegal to join us in shaping the future of parcel delivery across Australia.
You will collaborate with our Transaction Management team, client, and legal providers to coordinate negotiation and execution of legal documents across the national Parcel Locker portfolio. Your work directly impacts delivery timelines and risk mitigation for our well-esteemed client.
Whilst this is a hybrid role, please note that you are required to attend the office in Richmond at least 3 days a week.
**Key Responsibilities**:
Draft, negotiate and execute legal documents for leasing transactions, ensuring compliance with client policies and critical requirements
Certify documents for client execution, confirming accuracy and alignment with instructions and client standard positions
Maintain transaction databases and soft copy files with complete accuracy and timely updates across all systems
Manage external solicitor costs within fixed fee scopes while coordinating legal negotiations and timelines
Build relationships with major landlord contacts and facilitate negotiation of national landlord/Australia Post precedent documents
Handle lease interpretations and disputes along with other general ad hoc matters as delegated
Support reporting and analysis, attend meetings and contribute to process improvements and template updates
Initiate site onboarding processes across various systems and databases to enable timely payment of licence fees
Essential Requirements
Legal or property qualifications and/or experience within a law firm or retail landlord/tenant organisation
Demonstrated understanding of leases and contracts, preferably from property or legal industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Key Skills
High attention to detail with ability to maintain accurate data
Proactive problem-solving and strategic thinking capabilities
Strong interpersonal skills and team collaboration
Contract and lease interpretation abilities
Efficient work prioritisation within tight operational and financial deadlines
Adaptability to embrace and manage change
Process improvement and best practice implementation experience
**What you can expect from us**:
Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
Private Health Insurance Discounts
Employee assistant program
Novated Lease for EV cars
Paid time off for volunteer work
Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
Premium offices
Hybrid / flexible working
**About us**:
At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.
We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL
- We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.