- Advise on retail leasing, property and related commercial matters across Sigma's retail network
- Draft, review and negotiate leases, agreements for lease, renewals, assignments, licences, subleases, variations and other property documentation
- Manage leasing transactions from negotiation through execution and completion
- Partner with business stakeholders on site acquisitions, renewals, relocations, expansions and closures
- Advise on retail leasing legislation and issues including rent reviews, options, outgoings, make-good obligations and assignments
- Support resolution of leasing disputes and property-related issues
- Conduct legal due diligence and support business development and transactional matters
- Manage external legal advisers
- Contribute to continuous improvement within the legal function
- Provide commercially focused legal advice supporting strategic and operational objectives
Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws and current practising credentials
- Approximately 5-7 years' post-qualification experience in property and leasing law
- Strong drafting, negotiation and legal advisory skills
- Sound commercial judgement and ability to balance legal risk with business outcomes
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
- High degree of autonomy,
responsibility and accountability in managing a portfolio
- Proactive, solutions-focused mindset and genuine interest in partnering with the business
- Experience within retail property, leasing, franchise networks or a complex in-house environment highly regarded
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in retail leasing and property law, with robust skills in drafting, negotiation, and legal advisory. Capable of managing complex leasing transactions and providing strategic legal advice while balancing legal risks with business objectives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Bachelor Of Laws
- Post-Qualification Experience In Property And Leasing Law
- Drafting And Negotiation Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Retail Property Experience
Hard Skills
- Leasing Transactions Management
- Legal Due Diligence
- Lease Drafting And Review
- Commercial Legal Advice
- Dispute Resolution
Soft Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Commercial Judgement
- Proactive Mindset
- Solutions-Focused Approach
- Ability To Manage Multiple Matters