We’re reimagining the way Australians live, work, and play. We own and manage some of the most recognisable and loved retail destinations across Australia.
We’re evolving our portfolio into destinations that offer a broad selection of retail, residential, and office spaces. Through our diverse portfolio, data-led decision-making, and nationwide development pipeline, we do things differently.
We are Vicinity.
Role purpose
The key purpose of the Leasing Paralegal is to instruct, negotiate and finalise leases and associated tenancy documents in a timely manner, as well as provide initial advice on the interpretation of lease documents and retail tenancies legislation. The role works closely with the leasing, development and shopping centre teams and is also responsible for instructing solicitors to ensure lease documentation is prepared and finalised in accordance with approved terms.
What will you bring?
You will be an experienced LeaParalegal, with exposure to at least one state-based retail regulatory framework. You will have excellent interpretive, analytical and communication skills and the ability to work independently whilst managing competing priorities. You will be known for your experience in interpreting and negotiating leases to deliver commercial outcomes whilst minimising legal and commercial risk to the Vicinity Centres’ business.
What will success look like?

We Imagine a Better Way

• You enjoy challenges and new responsibilities and are willing to try new ideas and apply the learning’s to improve business outcomes.
• You are confident in speaking up and taking the opportunity to learn through unfamiliar tasks.
• You are a quick learner, adaptable and customer centric in your approach.

We Embrace Difference

• You proactively seek out diverse views and adapt to the organisations needs to make better business decisions
• You consistently demonstrate a willingness to listen and understand new ideas to drive process improvement.
• You are adaptable in your approach and responsive to the needs of your stakeholders

We Always Collaborate

• You consistently and effectively share your commercial knowledge and expertise to all team members to support business growth.
• You proactively consult, engage and listen to all team members and make sound decisions in a transparent manner.
• You actively consider the customer in everything you do, to ensure positive outcomes

Why Vicinity?

Our benefits program focuses on creating an awesome place to work in which our people are rewarded and recognised. This includes:

• Flexible working options
• Birthday leave & purchased additional leave
• $1,000 worth of VCX securities rewarded for eligible team members
• Internal mentoring program
• Generous Parental Leave

We live and work by our values of Respect, Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration and Excellence. They are the foundation to everything we do and provide us a north star with which we can shape meaningful places where communities connect.
At Vicinity we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where we attract, retain and develop our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.
Our people and our Employee Advocacy Groups (Gender Balance, Cultural Diversity, Disability & Access and Pride & Allies) actively build community and provide allyship within Vicinity. If you’d like to speak to someone to understand what it’s like firsthand to work here, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team.
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Email:
talent.acquisition@vicinity.com.au
Phone: +61 3 7001 4000 (request to speak to our Talent Acquisition team)
Note: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. At the later stages of the recruitment process the shortlisted candidate/candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal History Background/Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required dependant on role and level

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