In-House Legal Counsel (Commercial Leasing & Litigation)
Join a leading property owner and investment group and play a key role supporting a high-quality commercial and retail portfolio.
This is an opportunity for a commercially astute lawyer looking to move beyond private practice or further develop their in-house career within a fast-paced property environment.
Working directly with senior leadership and operational stakeholders, you'll provide practical legal advice across leasing, contracts, compliance and property-related matters, becoming a trusted advisor to the business.
The Role Your focus will include:
- Drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial and retail leases
- Preparing lease renewals, assignments, surrenders, licences and variations
- Advising on leasing strategy and day-to-day property matters
- Reviewing supplier, contractor and service agreements
- Providing legal support to property, finance, facilities and executive teams
- Managing legal compliance and governance requirements
- Coordinating external legal advisers where required
- Assisting with disputes, risk management and legal projects across the portfolio
About You To be successful, you will have:
- Current unrestricted NSW Practising Certificate (essential)
- Approximately 5–6 years' experience in commercial property and leasing law
- Strong exposure to commercial and/or retail leasing transactions
- Experience gained within a property owner, landlord-side, real estate, property management or in-house environment
- Working knowledge of PEXA
- Strong commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work autonomously
Why This Opportunity?
- High-profile commercial and retail property portfolio
- Genuine in-house role with broad commercial exposure
- Direct access to senior decision makers
- Opportunity to influence business outcomes, not just provide legal advice
- Stable and growing property platform
- Sydney CBD offices
- Full-time office-based role (5 days per week)
If you're looking for a role where you can combine strong leasing expertise with commercial influence and become an integral part of a successful property business, we'd love to hear from you.
In-House Legal Counsel (Commercial Leasing & Litigation) employer: Talent Web Property
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