An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of Australia's leading national retailers as it embarks on a significant period of growth and transformation following its acquisition by a global retail group.
Reporting into the Property team, this is a commercially focused role where you will provide legal support across a large national retail portfolio, partnering closely with Leasing, Property, Store Development and Finance to deliver strategic property outcomes.
Senior Legal Counsel / Property Lawyer
Melbourne | Hybrid Working
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of Australia's leading national retailers as it embarks on a significant period of growth and transformation following its acquisition by a global retail group.
Reporting into the Property team, this is a commercially focused role where you will provide legal support across a large national retail portfolio, partnering closely with Leasing, Property, Store Development and Finance to deliver strategic property outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, negotiate and advise on retail lease documentation, including current stores, renewals, relocations, assignments and variations.
- Draft and maintain lease precedents while ensuring consistency, governance and risk management across the portfolio.
- Provide commercially pragmatic legal advice to internal stakeholders.
- Support a high-volume national leasing and store expansion program.
- Work closely with external landlords, legal representatives and internal teams to drive transactions through to execution.
- Identify opportunities to improve legal processes and support the continued evolution of the Property function.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Admission as an Australian Legal Practitioner.
- Demonstrated experience in retail property law, with a strong focus on retail leasing.
- Experience gained in-house or within a leading private practice.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting and stakeholder management skills.
- The ability to manage multiple transactions within a fast-paced environment.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a nationally recognised retailer during a significant growth phase.
- Exposure to one of Australia's largest retail store expansion and portfolio transformation programs.
- Highly collaborative Property team with direct exposure to senior leadership.
- Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office / 2 days WFH).
- Competitive salary package.
- Career progression within a growing national and global business.
- Employee benefits including staff discounts, paid parental leave and Employee Assistance Program.
If you're looking to play a key role in the legal management of a national retail portfolio and enjoy partnering closely with a commercial property team, we'd love to hear from you.
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