Lead the day-to-day legal function within a growing organizationWork directly with senior executives on major projects and transactionsManage and develop a growing internal legal teamWhat's in it for you?
Lead the day-to-day legal function within a growing organizationWork directly with senior executives on major projects and transactionsManage and develop a growing internal legal teamAbout your new employer:Join a growing and commercially focuses organisation based on NorwestWork across significant property, infrastructure and corporate projectsBe part of a business undergoing continued growth and transformationAbout the role:4-5 days in officeLead the day-to-day delivery, prioritisation and management of the Group Legal function.Advise on property development, acquisitions, disposals, leasing, easements and infrastructure arrangements.Draft and negotiate development agreements, construction, consultancy and commercial contracts.Provide broader advice across corporate, commercial, employment, regulatory and dispute matters.Support major projects and transactions across Property, BESS and Digital Infrastructure.Manage disputes,



external law firms, legal budgets and specialist external advice.Lead and mentor two paralegals and an Acquisition Transaction Manager as the team grows.The ideal candidate:Approximately 10+ years PQE with a current NSW practising certificate.Strong property development and construction experience across complex transactions.Experience across acquisitions, disposals, development agreements, construction contracts, leasing and infrastructure.Ideally trained in a well-regarded private practice before moving into an in-house setting.Broad commercial capability across contracts, employment and disputes, with sound judgement on when to brief external counsel.Experience managing external law firms, legal budgets and senior executive stakeholders.Strong people leadership, commercial judgement and the ability to operate independently in a lean environment.Experience across BESS, data centres or digital infrastructure will be highly regarded.
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📌 Head Of Legal (New South Wales)
🏢 Naiman Clarke
📍 New South Wales