An outstanding opportunity to join aprivately owned, highly profitable property development and construction groupdelivering large‐scale, mixed‐use developments across Sydney.
This organisation has built a strong reputation for quality and delivery, with a substantial pipeline of residential and commercial projects already underway.
With continued growth, they are looking to add aSenior Legal Counselto their in‐house legal team.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to a highly regarded General Counsel, this is ahands‐on, senior roleoffering genuine breadth and exposure across the full property development lifecycle.
You will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, playing a key role in shaping commercial outcomes across major projects.
This role would suit a property‐focused lawyer seeking:
Broader commercial exposure
Increased autonomy and senior stakeholder access
A long‐term, career‐building in‐house position
Key Responsibilities
You will advise on a wide range of property, construction, and commercial matters, including:
Acquisitions and disposals, leasing, finance, construction, and development projects
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of property and commercial contracts
Overseeing due diligence processes and identifying legal and commercial risks




Partnering with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver pragmatic legal advice
Supporting dispute and litigation matters as required
Mentoring and supporting junior legal team members
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
At least5 years' PQEas a property or property/commercial lawyer (law firm or in‐house)
Strong knowledge of property and construction law and market practice
Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
The ability to work autonomously in a fast‐paced, commercial workplace
Litigation experience is advantageous but not essential
Why This Role?
Highly profitable, fast‐growing property groupwith a strong project pipeline
Direct access to a top‐tier General Counseland senior leadership
Broad, end‐to‐end exposure across major developments
Lean legal team - real responsibility and influence
Office located next to a major station (CBD fringe), with practical flexibility
If you're looking for a senior in‐house role that offers real scope, visibility, and long‐term career growth, this is an opportunity well worth exploring.
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This is an on‐site position.
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📌 Senior Legal Counsel | Leading Property Developer (New South Wales)
🏢 NACBA
📍 New South Wales