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Legal Counsel (Junior) – Remote

Legal • Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent with a current unrestricted practising certificate.
  • 1–2 years’ post-admission experience in property or commercial law.
  • Developing drafting skills with a strong interest in property and commercial matters.

Role Type

Anywhere • Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Description

Hampshire Property Group is a family-owned business, established in 2006, with a strong national presence in land lease living, holiday parks and communities across Australia and New Zealand.

We are committed to creating vibrant, community-focused environments where people can live well and explore their own backyard. Our success is built on shared values that guide how we work every day: Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation, Quality, and Customer Focus. We’re proud of our team culture and remain committed to supporting our people to grow, develop and thrive.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role sits within our Legal team and is ideal for a junior lawyer looking to build their career in-house within a collaborative and supportive environment. You’ll work closely with senior team members to provide practical legal support across a broad range of property and commercial matters, supporting operations across Australia and New Zealand. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of work while developing your technical skills and commercial understanding.

 WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Assist with drafting, reviewing and summarising property and commercial agreements
  • Support leasing, subdivision, and planning-related legal processes
  • Assist with resident agreements and compliance with land lease legislation
  • Support the preparation and review of development and project-related documents
  • Provide general legal support across commercial contracts and business operations
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders across operations, development, sales and governance
  • Assist with company secretarial and corporate governance tasks
  • Maintain legal templates, precedents, and internal resources
  • Support the legal team in identifying and managing legal risk across the business

 WHAT YOU’LL BRING

  • Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent, with a current unrestricted practising certificate
  • 1–2 years’ post-admission experience in property or commercial law
  • Developing drafting skills with a strong interest in property and commercial matters
  • Strong attention to detail and analytical capability
  • Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
  • Eagerness to learn and build a career in an in-house legal environment
  • Ability to manage competing priorities with guidance and support
  • Exposure to property, leasing, or commercial contracts will be highly regarded

 WHY WORK WITH US?

  • Join a trusted, family-owned business with a growing national footprint
  • Work remotely as part of our Shared Services team, supporting operations across Australia and New Zealand
  • Learn from experienced senior legal professionals in a supportive team environment
  • Gain exposure to a broad range of property and commercial legal matters
  • Be part of a culture that values collaboration, development, and continuous improvement
  • Access company-provided IT equipment to set you up for success
  • Participate in a culture committee that drives connection and engagement
  • Be recognised and rewarded through a variety of internal initiatives
  • Build your future through our AI Ambassador program and ongoing development opportunities

 

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ and include a copy of your updated CV and cover letter.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check as part of the pre-employment process. We thank all applicants in advance for applying; however, only successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Please note that we will not accept unsolicited emails or resumes from Recruitment Agencies.