Senior Legal Counsel / Property Lawyer

Melbourne | Hybrid Working An exciting chance 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 new 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 solid 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
Chance 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 team-oriented 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 advantages 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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