At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic legal team advising on major property projects and transactions.
- Company: Leading global property group known for sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional growth, and collaborative work environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career advancement in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in commercial property while developing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: 5+ years' experience in property law and strong drafting skills required.
The predicted salary is between 150000 - 200000 $ per year.
Opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a high-performing Australian legal team within a leading global property group, supporting complex industrial, commercial, and mixed-use development projects. This organisation is known for its progressive approach, customer-centric values, and commitment to sustainability.
About the Role
Reporting to the General Manager – Legal Australia, you will work closely with the legal team and senior business stakeholders, advising across the full property lifecycle, from land acquisition through to development, leasing, divestments, and settlement. You will have meaningful involvement in major projects, providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice to enable successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review and negotiate documentation for construction, consultancy, and development projects.
- Advise on land acquisitions, estate land sales, divestments, and major project transactions.
- Support commercial and industrial leasing matters, including agreements for lease and finalisation of leasing documentation.
- Manage due diligence processes, including coordination of data rooms and Q&A.
- Prepare and maintain precedents, templates, and confidentiality agreements in line with risk parameters.
- Work collaboratively with business teams to find practical solutions that balance legal risk and commercial objectives.
- Liaise with and manage external legal advisers.
About You:
- 5+ years’ PQE in a law firm or in-house environment, with a strong property focus.
- Experience in leasing, acquisitions, and large-scale property transactions.
- Commercial acumen and a collaborative approach to stakeholder engagement.
- Strong drafting skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Admitted to practise in Australia with a current practising certificate.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on nationally significant commercial and industrial property projects within a global organisation that supports professional growth and cross-functional collaboration.
Please send your resume in confidence to Aislyn Jennings, Executive Search Partner, at aislynj@greenfieldssearch.com.au or call for a confidential discussion, 0432000919.
In-House Legal Counsel – Commercial Property & Development in Sydney employer: Greenfields Executive Recruitment & Search
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing financial services organisation that values innovation and compliance. As the Head of Legal & Regulatory, you'll be part of a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development and offers ample opportunities for career advancement. With a focus on strategic legal leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's regulatory landscape while enjoying the benefits of working in a supportive environment that encourages growth and excellence.
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