In-House Lawyer / Legal Counsel (Junior to Mid-level)

New Hope International focuses on investments and asset management in Australia and other developed markets. New Hope International’s investment and operation spans across multiple industries, including agribusiness, consumer, property development, technology, and other financial and equity investments.

This role sits within New Hope International’s legal team and mainly supports the property development platform. The work covers development projects, construction, financing, and property sales and leasing. The role also provides ad hoc legal support to the agribusiness and consumer portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

Property Development & Construction

Support the legal team across the property development lifecycle, from acquisition through to construction and completion

Assist in reviewing construction contracts, consultancy agreements and related documents

Assist with contract administration matters, including variations, extensions of time, payment claims and defects

Work with development and construction teams on day-to-day legal issues

Financing & Facility Arrangements

Assist in reviewing and executing loan, security and guarantee documents

Support due diligence, conditions precedent and ongoing compliance under financing facilities

Property Sales & Leasing

Review sale and purchase contracts, including off-the-plan contracts





Assist in reviewing leases, heads of terms and lease variations

Support sales and leasing teams through to settlement, working with conveyancers, agents and external counsel

Provide ad hoc support to the agribusiness and consumer portfolios on supply, distribution and procurement agreements

Corporate, Compliance & Risk Management

Assist in preparing board papers, resolutions, minutes and ASIC filings

Help maintain compliance registers, contract templates and internal legal processes

Conduct legal research on corporate and regulatory issues

External Counsel & Stakeholder Management

Coordinate with external law firms and track deliverables

Liaise with business units, financiers, agents and contractors

Qualifications & Experience

Law degree, with admission to practise in Australia (or eligibility for admission)

Around 1–3 years of legal experience, gained in a law firm and/or an in-house legal role. Recently admitted lawyers are welcome to apply

Experience in property, construction or corporate law is highly regarded

Candidates with a US law degree (e.g. JD or LLM) will also be considered

Robust drafting and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters

Organised, detail-oriented and willing to learn

Knowledge of FIRB is an advantage but not required

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📌 In-House Lawyer / Legal Counsel (Junior to Mid-level) (Sydney)
🏢 New Hope Group
📍 Sydney