Legal Counsel

Sacks Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Director for an in-house legal role in Melbourne. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial property law and at least 7 years' PQE. Join a high-performing team and enjoy a competitive salary package along with various benefits. Responsibilities include drafting agreements and managing leases.

Qualifications

• Proactive lawyer with transactional commercial property law experience.
• Minimum of 7 years’ PQE from a well-regarded law firm or in-house environment.
• Prior experience in high-value property acquisitions required.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and property agreements.
• Assisting with leasing matters and managing tenant disputes.
• Providing training to the business on legal matters.

Skills

Transactional commercial property law experience

Managing leases

Research

Negotiation

Education

Minimum of 7 years’ PQE

Job description

Base pay range

A$190,000.00/yr - A$205,000.00/yr

Director - In-house Legal, Risk, Compliance & Corporate Governance Recruiter

• Great team welcoming culture
• Quality and high value property work

The Organisation

Our client, one of Australia’s largest property fund managers, is seeking an engaging and experienced property lawyer to join the in-house legal team in the Melbourne CBD office.

This is an exciting time to join a highly successful corporate with a proven track record in its field and an impressive national portfolio.

The Role

The role reports to a Managing Legal Counsel and involves working closely with other members of the legal team and partnering with stakeholders across all business functions and supporting core teams.

Responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating general commercial and property agreements such as confidentiality agreements, consultancy agreements, minor works agreements and construction agreements
• Assisting with leasing matters
• Managing tenant disputes
• Assisting teams on property acquisition, disposal and capital and/or co-investment opportunities and mandate matters as required
• Updating precedent documents, conducting research, and providing training to the business

About you

This role would suit:

• a proactive lawyer with transactional commercial property law experience
• a minimum of 7 years’ PQE from a well-regarded law firm or similar in-house environment
• Prior experience in high-value property acquisitions
• Proficiency in managing leases ideally in the retail sector
• ideally some knowledge of construction law (not essential)

What’s on offer

You will be joining a high-performing legal team with a welcoming culture and playing a key role in significant real estate transactions. This industry-leading organisation is also offering a competitive salary package, together with a variety of other benefits.

For further information on this role, or for general career advice and market insights into the legal in-house, risk, compliance or corporate governance sectors, please contact Tara on 0414105140 or email [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting