Senior Associate, Lease Contract

BUSINESS INTRODUCTION

Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.

JOB TITLE

Senior Associate, Lease Contract | MAF Properties | West Region

Role Summary

The position is responsible for providing timely active support to the AMBU Leasing Team in the development and monitoring of Lease Agreement Documents, communication with tenants etc., ensuring that all lease related documents comply with the agreed terms, conditions of the contract and commitment between the company and the client.

ROLE PROFILE

• Collect and verify all required tenant legal documentation (e.g., trade license, registration, insurance, passport copies) to ensure compliance.
• Prepare draft and final lease agreements, amendments, and deeds in line with agreed lease terms and coordinate client review and approval.
• Review and validate lease deal entries in the data capture system based on Leasing Team inputs.
• Confirm tenant acceptance of lease agreements, ensuring clarity and no ambiguity in contractual commitments.
• Coordinate payment documents with lease agreements and ensure submission to clients to secure signed agreements and payments.
• Manage all correspondence with tenants (email, letters, fax) and follow up until lease execution is completed.
• Liaise with internal departments (Leasing, Finance, Legal, Retail Architecture) by providing inputs and receiving required outputs such as receipts and legal documents.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting of all lease documentation in systems (e.g., Yardi/MRI/SharePoint) and ensure compliance with company policies and values.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of experience in lease administration and documentation.
• Experience preferably gained in legal firms, retail, or real estate companies.
• Exposure to handling lease-related contracts and documentation processes.
• Understanding of administrative and legal coordination tasks.
• Legal education preferred as the minimum academic qualification.

What We Offer

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.