Senior Legal Counsel - Property

Auto; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An Australian-owned property development company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for its in-house legal team. The successful candidate will provide legal advice on property transactions, draft and negotiate contracts, and manage legal disputes. Ideal applicants will have 5 to 8 years of post-admission experience in property law, with strong drafting and negotiation skills. The role offers a collaborative environment working closely with leadership and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of post-admission experience in property law, ideally including construction law.
• Experience in private practice or in-house settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on property acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, finance, construction, and development projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of property and commercial contracts.
• Conduct due diligence on property transactions to identify legal risks and recommend mitigating actions.
• Stay current on laws and regulations affecting property and construction industries.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and manage risk.
• Assist with the management and resolution of legal disputes and litigation related to property and construction matters.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our in‑house legal team at an Australian‑owned property development and construction company. The role supports the Leadership team and collaborates with internal stakeholders across all phases of our development projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on property acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, finance, construction, and development projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of property and commercial contracts.
• Conduct due diligence on property transactions to identify legal risks and recommend mitigating actions.
• Stay current on laws and regulations affecting property and construction industries.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure legal compliance and manage risk.
• Assist with the management and resolution of legal disputes and litigation related to property and construction matters.

Requirements

• 5–8 years of post‑admission experience in property law, ideally including construction law.
• Experience in private practice or in‑house settings.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.

How to Apply

For further information, please contact Alex Rees. We are committed to fostering an inclusive process for all candidates.