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Form of workHolding Redlich has one of the leading national property practices in Australia and within the practice have a busy leasing practice based in Melbourne.
With a client list that includes some of Australia’s largest property funds and institutional landlords this opportunity arises at a time when our team in Melbourne is recognised as one of the pre-eminent leasing practices in the country.
About the role
We are currently seeking an experienced Leasing Paralegal to join our Melbourne property team to assist in the management of our busy leasing practice.
Within the team you will work alongside a number of other paralegals and you will be running leasing matters from instruction through to completion.
To be successful in the role you will need:
- a minimum of 10 years’ experience working in a busy leasing practice;
- experience in both retail and commercial leasing is essential;
- experience in industrial leasing is desirable;
- excellent legal drafting skills using plain English including drafting core lease documents, special conditions and amendments;
- to work autonomously from the start to the end of a lease transaction;
- to negotiate and advise on amendments with tenant’s lawyer with limited supervision;
- to attend to registration of documents;
- a working knowledge of relevant legislation including the Retail Leases Act Vic (2003);
- experience using shared client portals including inputting of information and document management;
- have day-to-day management of your own matters as well as supervising and assisting the paralegals in the team.
About you
Given the level of experience required in this role you must possess a wealth of experience in leasing and in managing client relationships. Whilst our partner oversees the practice it is the intention that you will play a leading role in managing the team and as an escalation point to the junior members of the team. You will therefore be comfortable in mentoring and managing others.
You will also have strong attention to detail, a real enthusiasm for your work and love being part of a team.
You may have gained your experience in private practice or at a property fund with a large leasing portfolio.
Who we are
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia’s largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.
Employee benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.
Our benefits include:
- A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
- Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
- Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.
We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.
- Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
- Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
- Doyle’s Guide – inclusion for Rising Starts, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
- Great Place to Work ® Certification
- Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession
We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.
This includes:
- Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
- Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
- International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
- Red Cross Life Blood group donations
For further information, please visit our Careers website.
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Zoe Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9***.
To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and complete our online application form. We will be in touch shortly.
This role is being managed directly by our in-house talent team. At this stage we are not accepting agency candidates, we will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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