Job Description
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.
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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.
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Senior Legal Counsel / Property Lawyer
n Melbourne | Hybrid Working
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Review, negotiate and advise on retail lease documentation, including new stores, renewals, relocations, assignments and variations.
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Draft and maintain lease precedents while ensuring consistency, governance and risk management across the portfolio.
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Provide commercially pragmatic legal advice to internal stakeholders.
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Support a high-volume national leasing and store expansion program.
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Work closely with external landlords, legal representatives and internal teams to drive transactions through to execution.
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Identify opportunities to improve legal processes and support the continued evolution of the Property function.
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About You
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To be successful in this role, you will possess:
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Admission as an Australian Legal Practitioner.
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Demonstrated experience in retail property law, with a robust focus on retail leasing.
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Experience gained in-house or within a leading private practice.
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Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
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Excellent negotiation, drafting and stakeholder management skills.
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The ability to manage multiple transactions within a fast-paced environment.
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What's on Offer
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Opportunity to join a nationally recognised retailer during a significant growth phase.
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Exposure to one of Australia's largest retail store expansion and portfolio transformation programs.
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Highly collaborative Property team with direct exposure to senior leadership.
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Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office / 2 days WFH).
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Competitive salary package.
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Career progression within a growing national and global business.
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Employee benefits including staff discounts, paid parental leave and Employee Assistance Program.
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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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📌 Senior Legal Counsel - Retail (Victoria)
🏢 Redpath Partners
📍 Victoria