Job Description
About this position
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Apt.Residential is a fast-growing build-to-rent (BTR) development and investment manager shaping the future of rental living in Australia.
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We create thoughtfully designed homes and connected communities that prioritise resident experience, convenience and long-term value. Our vision is to transform renting into an iconic lifestyle, redefining renting as the ultimate lifestyle investment.
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We're looking for an experienced In-house General Counsel to lead our Legal and Governance function. Reporting to the Executive Director, you'll be a trusted advisor to the Executive Team, helping guide strategic decisions while ensuring our legal, governance and commercial frameworks support sustainable growth.
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You'll play a key role in partnering with leaders across the business to navigate complexity, manage risk and enable confident decision-making as we continue to grow one of Australia's leading Build to Rent platforms.
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We're committed to attracting exceptional talent and recognise that flexibility looks different for everyone. We welcome applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days per week) arrangements.
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What you'll do:
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Provide strategic legal advice across corporate, commercial, property, development and operational matters
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Lead Apt's legal and governance function, ensuring legal strategy supports business growth and long-term objectives
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Oversee company secretarial responsibilities, board governance and statutory compliance
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Lead the review, negotiation and management of commercial contracts,



development agreements, leases and transaction documentation
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Support acquisitions, developments, investment transactions and financing activities from a legal and governance perspective
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Identify, assess and manage legal and commercial risk, providing practical, commercially focused solutions
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Partner with Exec utive, Development, Investment, Operations and Finance teams to support strategic decision-making
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Manage external legal advisers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective legal services
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Strengthen governance frameworks, policies and processes that support a growing business
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Help shape a culture of accountability, integrity and informed decision-making across the organisation
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What we're looking for:
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Qualified Australian legal practitioner with a current practising certificate (or eligibility to obtain one)
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Extensive post-admission experience within a leading law firm and/or in-house legal workplace
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Strong experience across corporate, commercial, property and governance law
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Demonstrated experience supporting complex property, development, investment or infrastructure transactions
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Strong understanding of corporate governance,



company secretarial responsibilities and regulatory compliance
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Commercial judgement with the ability to balance legal risk and business outcomes
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Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation
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A practical, solutions-focused mindset and the confidence to provide clear, pragmatic advice
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Experience working with exec utive leadership teams and boards highly regarded
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Previous Company Secretary experience or exposure to board governance will be highly regarded
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At Apt, we're creating more than homes. We're building thoughtfully designed communities that redefine what renting can be.
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As our In-house General Counsel, you'll help shape the legal and governance foundations of a business that's transforming one of Australia's fastest-growing property sectors. You'll work alongside an experienced Executive Team, influencing strategic decisions while supporting the continued growth of our Build to Rent platform.
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This is your chance to:
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Become a trusted advisor to the Executive Team
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Influence strategic decisions across a high-growth property business
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Work across complex development, investment and operational matters
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Help shape the governance framework of a growing organisation
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Build a long-term career in one of Australia's most exciting residential sectors
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Apply now and help us redefine renting as the ultimate lifestyle investment!
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📌 In-House General Counsel (New South Wales)
🏢 Apt.Residential
📍 New South Wales