Paralegal Lease Administrator

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, supporting regulatory filings,
and liaising 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 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

• Draft, review, and amend lease agreements, including offers to lease, addendums, renewals, and
• letters of intent
• Ensure lease agreements comply with legal standards and internal policies
• Review and analyse landlord agreements and recommend changes in line with the employer's
• mandates
• Track lease expirations, renewals, and matters in progress, maintaining accurate records and report on status updates as required
• Maintain a centralized and well-organized database of all lease contracts, agreements, amendments, and related documents
• Learn and operate the employer's custom lease and contract management system
• Attend to amendments within Dis-Chem's agreed parameters

• Monitor and follow up on lease obligations and compliance issues
• Ensure compliance with lease terms and industry regulations, while actively monitoring legal and regulatory changes that may impact leasing operations. (including SAPC – South Africa Pharmacy Council)
• Conduct research on legal matters related to property leasing and provide summaries
• Draft legal correspondence and notices (e.g., eviction notices, default letters)
• Liaise with external attorneys and legal counsel when required
• Participate in lease negotiations within the scope of employer's mandate

• Assist with preparation and submission of legal and regulatory documentation.
• Stay updated in South African property, commercial and compliance-related laws.
• Ensure lease agreements are compliant with Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), Consumer Protection Act (CPA) and other applicable legislation.

• Provide administrative support to the Operations Director to enhance office effectiveness.
• Maintain an up-to-date log of lease-related matters and proactively follow up on pending issues.
• Communicate and coordinate with property developers, landlords, and service providers.
• Handle confidential legal and financial information with discretion.
• Support other leasing team members where required to ensure departmental efficiency.

Competencies...

Essential:

• In-depth understanding of South African property law, leasing principles, and contract compliance requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret lease terms, assess risks, and suggest legally sound modifications as well as strong negotiation skills
• Ability to apply company policies and legal standards to lease negotiations; understanding of the financial and operational impact of leasing terms; awareness of market trends and regulatory shifts
  
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Quality Orientation
  
• Leadership Skills
• Self-Management Skills
• Technical skills

Special Conditions of Employment...

• South African citizen 
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver's license and/or own reliable transport
• Occasional travelling

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 AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem's approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem's Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.