Property Legal Counsel

Property Legal Counsel 

An exceptional opportunity exists for an experienced property lawyer to join a privately owned property investment and development group.

As the sole in-house lawyer, you will work directly with senior executives and key decision-makers across acquisitions, development, asset management and leasing functions. This role offers broad exposure to the full property lifecycle and the opportunity to become a trusted adviser to the business.

This is a rare opportunity to move beyond transactional legal work and play an active role in commercial decision-making across a diverse property portfolio.

About the Role

You will provide practical legal advice across a diverse range of property, development and commercial matters, including:

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial, industrial and retail leasing documentation
• Manage legal aspects of property acquisitions, disposals and due diligence processes
• Advise on development projects, planning issues and property-related matters
• Draft and negotiate construction, consultant and development agreements
• Review and negotiate commercial contracts and business transactions
• Manage disputes and external legal advisers
• Identify and manage legal and commercial risk across the portfolio
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to senior stakeholders

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Australian legal qualifications and current practising certificate
• Approximately 5+ years’ post-admission experience
• Strong experience in property law, leasing and development transactions
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Commercially minded with a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience gained within a reputable law firm or in-house environment

Why Join Us?

• Sole legal counsel role with genuine ownership and autonomy
• Direct access to senior executives and business leaders
• Exposure to acquisitions, development, leasing and asset management decisions
• Diverse and active property portfolio
• Opportunity to influence strategic and commercial outcomes
• Long-term career growth within a dynamic property group