Job Description

Beacon Legal has partnered with a leading property business in the search for a Legal Counsel to join the Sydney office. This prospect would suit a lawyer with around 5+ years' experience who is looking to step into a broad and commercially significant role.

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We're seeking a commercially minded and proactive property lawyer to join a high-performing legal team. The role offers exposure to acquisitions, disposals, development projects, construction, leasing and land sales within a major national property business.

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This is an excellent prospect to take on impactful work, build strong internal relationships and develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

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About the Role

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Draft, review and negotiate construction, consultancy and development agreements.
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Support land acquisitions, disposals and development transactions from initial term sheet through to settlement.
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Advise on leasing matters, including agreements for lease and related development documentation.
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Prepare contracts and disclosure documents for land sales.
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Coordinate due diligence processes and manage online data rooms.
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Provide practical legal advice to development and commercial stakeholders.
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Manage external legal providers, transaction costs and matter progress.
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Support the General Manager Legal and broader team on major projects.
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Assist with the development of precedents, confidentiality agreements and internal processes.
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What we're looking for

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Admitted to practise in Australia.
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Approximately 5+ years' experience in property law, gained in private practice or in-house.
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Experience advising on leasing and broader property transactions.
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Robust technical, commercial and stakeholder management skills.
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A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach.
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Excellent communication, drafting and problem-solving ability.
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
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Experience with online data rooms and electronic execution platforms would be beneficial.
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📌 Legal Counsel New South Wales
🏢 Beacon Legal
📍 New South Wales