In-House Lawyer: Leasing & Generalist Focus

ARA Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ARA Group is seeking a Junior In-house Lawyer to join its generalist team in Sydney, focusing on leasing issues within a broad corporate remit. You will work closely with external providers and internal stakeholders to support commercial and infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand.

The role offers development opportunities in a fast-paced environment, exposure to lease negotiations, contract drafting, litigation management and pragmatic legal advice across multiple sectors.

Qualifications

• Australian citizen or permitted to work in Australia
• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Australia with 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

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

Job description

ARA Group is seeking a Junior In-house Lawyer to join its generalist team in Sydney, focusing on leasing issues within a broad corporate remit. You will work closely with external providers and internal stakeholders to support commercial and infrastructure projects across Australia and New Zealand.

The role offers development opportunities in a fast-paced environment, exposure to lease negotiations, contract drafting, litigation management and pragmatic legal advice across multiple sectors.