Senior Property Counsel & Team Leader

ExecThread, Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel focused on property to take on a Senior Manager role in Sydney. You will manage and mentor a team of 4-6 property lawyers while actively handling complex property matters, including transactions, leasing, development and construction.

We value a pragmatic, solutions‑focused leader who balances legal risk with commercial objectives and drives governance improvements.

Qualifications

• Background in property law and experience in property transactions, leasing, development, and construction.
• Experience in a senior associate or senior legal counsel position is preferred.
• Strong leadership and relationship-building capabilities, with a pragmatic, commercially minded approach.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of 4-6 property lawyers.
• Lead complex property matters, including transactions, leasing, and construction projects.
• Drive improvements in legal processes and governance frameworks.
• Balance legal risk with commercial objectives and provide strategic guidance.

Skills

Property law

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Job description

The Company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel focused on property to take on a Senior Manager role in Sydney. You will manage and mentor a team of 4-6 property lawyers while actively handling complex property matters, including transactions, leasing, development and construction.

We value a pragmatic, solutions‑focused leader who balances legal risk with commercial objectives and drives governance improvements.