Senior Legal Counsel in Sydney

Senior Legal Counsel in Sydney

Sydney Full-Time 121500 - 148500 $ / year (est.) On-site
E

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead land acquisition processes and manage legal aspects of property transactions.
  • Company: High-growth developer of next-gen data centres and AI cloud infrastructure.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on collaboration and detail.
  • Why this job: Be the go-to property lawyer in a mission-critical role for innovative projects.
  • Qualifications: 8+ years PQE in real estate law with strong transactional experience.

The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.

Our client is a listed, high-growth developer and operator of next-generation data centres and AI cloud infrastructure, with a substantial land and power portfolio that's expanding fast. This role sits within the Development Legal team and owns the legal side of the land pipeline, from first option through to closing. It's a chance to be the go-to property lawyer in a business where securing the right land, at the right time, is mission critical.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the end-to-end land acquisition process across the development pipeline, from site identification and due diligence through to settlement.
  • Draft, negotiate and manage option deeds, and drive execution on exercise and closings, with a heavy volume of options expected in the first six months.
  • Advise on planning and development approvals, land use and tenure issues, and work alongside the development team to keep projects moving.
  • Support property matters across the operating portfolio, including refurbishment works, leasing and licensing arrangements.
  • Manage external counsel efficiently and provide clear, commercial advice to development, project and executive stakeholders.
  • Build scalable processes, precedents and templates to support a high-growth acquisition program.

About you

  • 8+ PQE in real estate or property law, ideally gained in a top-tier or national law firm, combined with in-house experience.
  • Strong experience in option deeds, land acquisitions and transactional property work, with a track record of getting deals across the line.
  • Exposure to planning and approvals, and ideally energy, infrastructure, industrial or data centre projects.
  • Comfortable handling high volume at pace without dropping the ball on detail.
  • A commercial, proactive operator who enjoys working closely with development teams.

Senior Legal Counsel in Sydney employer: Enemix

Enemix is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, particularly in the dynamic environment of Melbourne's HV and data centre sectors. Employees benefit from hands-on experience with cutting-edge projects, ample opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to safety and compliance, making it a rewarding place to advance your engineering career.

E

Contact Details:

Enemix Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Legal Counsel in Sydney

Real Estate Law
Property Law
Land Acquisition
Due Diligence
Drafting and Negotiating Option Deeds
Planning and Development Approvals
Land Use and Tenure Issues