Job Description
Legal Counsel - Commercial In-House Role (Property Industry)
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Location: Macquarie Park, NSW (Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days WFH)
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About the Role
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We're looking for a Legal Counsel to support the next phase of growth at Search Property. This is a strategic, business-facing role where you'll provide legal advice across commercial contracts, compliance, governance, and operational matters, all within a rapid-paced property investment environment.
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You'll work closely with our executive and operational teams to manage legal risk, support commercial decision-making, and help shape the legal foundations of a fast-scaling, property-focused business. You'll also liaise with property conveyancers and solicitors to ensure smooth transaction processes, and play a key role in streamlining and creating efficiencies in conveyancing.
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What You'll Be Doing
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Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (supplier, referral, service, partnership)
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Liaise with property conveyancers and solicitors to support property transactions
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Assist in reviewing and improving internal conveyancing processes to create efficiencies
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Advise on commercial strategy, corporate structure, and business operations
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Oversee compliance with licensing, privacy, consumer law, and other regulatory requirements
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Support leaders with legal input into business decisions and strategic initiatives
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Identify and manage legal risks across departments
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Assist with escalated commercial issues or disputes
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Work with counsel on complex or litigious matters
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Support internal governance, policies, and compliance processes
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About You
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3+ years practising experience,



ideally in a general commercial or in property law/conveyancing
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Confident negotiating commercial contracts and advising internal stakeholders
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Sound knowledge of corporate, consumer, and privacy law
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Strong commercial judgement and ability to balance legal risk with business needs
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Experience in a regulated or client-facing workplace preferred
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Exposure to the property sector or related industries (real estate, financial services, professional services) is a bonus
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Experience working with conveyancers or on property transactions will be highly regarded
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Why You'll Love It Here
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We're one of Australia's fastest-growing companies, helping clients build real wealth through property, and we're only getting started. We're a team of driven, down-to-earth people who love what we do and want you to be part of it.
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This hybrid role (3 days in our Macquarie Park office, 2 days from home) gives you the best of both worlds. Our office has everything you need; childcare, a gym, a great café, and top-notch end-of-trip facilities. Plus, we're right by trains, buses, and motorways, with parking available too.
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This is your chance to build a meaningful career in property, help real people change their lives, and be part of a team that's doing work that matters. As Legal Counsel, you'll be at the centre of a scaling national business, with direct access to decision-makers and a seat at the table when it comes to shaping how we grow.
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Seniority level
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Mid-Senior level
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Employment type
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Full-time
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Job function
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Legal
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📌 Legal Counsel - Commercial In-House Role (Property Industry) (New South Wales)
🏢 Search Property - Buyer's Agents
📍 New South Wales