Senior Manager, Legal Counsel (Property)
McDonald's Australia is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country. Based in Thornleigh, NSW, AU.
Role Seniority: senior, director.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the senior property legal advisor to the National Development Group across all states and territories
Provide end‐to‐end legal support across development, planning, construction, design, portfolio and asset management
Lead and advise on freehold and leasehold acquisitions, agreements for lease, development agreements and complex leasing arrangements
Support the business on construction contracts and disputes, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes
Serve as a senior escalation point on complex property matters
Oversee FIRB reporting and compliance obligations
Drive continuous improvement across legal processes, templates and governance
Partner closely with senior stakeholders to enable speed to market and quality decision‐making
Lead, coach and develop Legal Counsel within the property practice
Foster a collaborative, high‐performing team culture
Contribute to broader Legal team initiatives, knowledge sharing and best practice
Support the adoption of recent ways of working and legal technology to improve efficiency and consistency
Key Qualifications
10+ years' post‐qualification experience practising property law
Experience from a top‐tier or mid‐tier law firm (in‐house experience highly regarded)




Strong experience managing complex property portfolios with multiple stakeholders
A pragmatic, commercially minded approach to managing risk
Proven ability to operate autonomously with sound judgement
Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior levels
Demonstrated experience mentoring and coaching junior lawyers
Confidence thriving in a fast‐paced, high‐volume environment
Benefits
Competitive Remuneration Package, including base salary, health care, long‐term incentive share program and target incentive bonus plan
Five weeks of annual leave, with an additional week each calendar year
Flexible work environment with a hybrid model for remote and office work
Paid parental leave, including top‐up options for financial stability
Birthday leave and volunteer leave (3 days annually)
Modern office in Thornleigh with sustainable amenities and electric car chargers
Ongoing professional development, including leadership programs and free access to LinkedIn Learning
Staff discounts on McDonald's and retail partners
Access to a 24/7 wellbeing partner (Sonder) for employees and immediate families
A vibrant culture with local and company‐only events and experiences
As an equal opportunity employer, we strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you have a disability, illness or injury and need adjustments during the recruitment process, we're here to help, just reach out to start the conversation.
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