In-House Counsel: Leases, Contracts & Litigation

ARA Group; North Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The ARA Group is seeking an experienced in-house lawyer to join its small legal team in Australia. This broad-based, generalist role focuses on lease review and management, contract drafting and negotiation, litigation management and providing commercial legal advice.

Applicants must be admitted to practice in Australia with a current practising certificate, have 3+ years PQE from a reputable law firm or in-house environment, and be an effective communicator capable of managing a diverse

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Australia
• 3+ years PQE from a well-regarded law firm or in-house environment
• Strong negotiation, drafting and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lease review, negotiation and management
• Contract review, negotiating and drafting
• Litigation management
• Provide commercial legal advice
• External provider management
• Conduct legal research
• Manage calendars and deadlines for lease matters
• General office administration

Skills

Generalist legal work

Negotiation

Drafting

Communication

Education

Law degree

Job description

Opportunity for development and growth working with a large Australian and New Zealand based organisation and a range of external legal providers. The successful candidate will have a broad-based generalist role working within a small in-house legal team.

Key responsibilities

• Lease review, negotiation and management
• Contract review, negotiating and drafting
• Litigation management
• Provision of legal advice on wide ranging issues
• External provider management
• Conduct legal research
• Manage calendaring and deadline tracking for lease-related matters
• Handle general office administration and support tasks

About you

• Australian Citizen or permitted to work in Australia
• Qualified lawyer with admission to practice in Australia with a current practising certificate
• Minimum 3 years+ PQE from a well-regarded law firm or in-house corporate environment
• Effective communicator and ability to handle a diverse mix of work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
• Commercial mindset with the ability to flexibly deliver pragmatic solutions

About us

The ARA Group is an Australian owned and operated company specialising in manufacturing, building and infrastructure services for commercial, retail, industrial, mining and resources and government sectors. With over 150 locations across Australia and New Zealand, the ARA Group delivers fully integrated essential services for infrastructure and facilities. ARA has a national presence, an annual turnover of over $1.6 billion and employs more than 5,000 employees throughout Australia and New Zealand across our four operating Divisions: Fire & Security, Electrical, Building Services and Products.

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link below. No agencies.

Due to nature of the role, we will not be accepting applications from law students.

Thank you for your time and interest, and please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly.