Job Description
Senior Manager, Legal Counsel (Property)
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McDonald's Australia is the largest quick service restaurant operation in the country. Based in Thornleigh, NSW, AU.
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Role Seniority: senior, director.
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Key Responsibilities
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Act as the senior property legal advisor to the National Development Group across all states and territories
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Provide end‐to‐end legal support across development, planning, construction, design, portfolio and asset management
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Lead and advise on freehold and leasehold acquisitions, agreements for lease, development agreements and complex leasing arrangements
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Support the business on construction contracts and disputes, balancing legal risk with commercial outcomes
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Serve as a senior escalation point on complex property matters
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Oversee FIRB reporting and compliance obligations
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Drive continuous improvement across legal processes, templates and governance
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Partner closely with senior stakeholders to enable speed to market and quality decision‐making
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Lead, coach and develop Legal Counsel within the property practice
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Foster a collaborative, high‐performing team culture
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Contribute to broader Legal team initiatives, knowledge sharing and best practice
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Support the adoption of new ways of working and legal technology to improve efficiency and consistency
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Key Qualifications
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10+ years' post‐qualification experience practising property law
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Experience from a top‐tier or mid‐tier law firm (in‐house experience highly regarded)
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Strong experience managing complex property portfolios with multiple stakeholders
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A pragmatic, commercially minded approach to managing risk
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Proven ability to operate autonomously with sound judgement
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Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior levels
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Demonstrated experience mentoring and coaching junior lawyers
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Confidence thriving in a fast‐paced, high‐volume environment
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Benefits
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Competitive Remuneration Package, including base salary, health care, long‐term incentive share program and target incentive bonus plan
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Five weeks of annual leave, with an additional week each calendar year
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Flexible work setting with a hybrid model for remote and office work
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Paid parental leave, including top‐up options for financial stability
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Birthday leave and volunteer leave (3 days annually)
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Modern office in Thornleigh with sustainable amenities and electric car chargers
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Ongoing professional development, including leadership programs and free access to LinkedIn Learning
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Staff discounts on McDonald's and retail partners
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Access to a 24/7 wellbeing partner (Sonder) for employees and immediate families
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A vibrant culture with local and company‐only events and experiences
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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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📌 Senior Manager, Legal Counsel (Property) (Sydney)
🏢 Hatch
📍 Sydney