In-House Lawyer / Legal Counsel (Junior to Mid-level)New Hope International focuses on investments and asset management in Australia and other developed markets.
Recent 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 ResponsibilitiesProperty Development & ConstructionSupport the legal team across the property development lifecycle, from acquisition through to construction and completionAssist in reviewing construction contracts, consultancy agreements and related documentsAssist with contract administration matters, including variations, extensions of time, payment claims and defectsWork with development and construction teams on day-to-day legal issuesFinancing & Facility ArrangementsAssist in reviewing and executing loan, security and guarantee documentsSupport due diligence, conditions precedent and ongoing compliance under financing facilitiesProperty Sales & LeasingReview sale and purchase contracts,



including off-the-plan contractsAssist in reviewing leases, heads of terms and lease variationsSupport sales and leasing teams through to settlement, working with conveyancers, agents and external counselProvide ad hoc support to the agribusiness and consumer portfolios on supply, distribution and procurement agreementsCorporate, Compliance & Risk ManagementAssist in preparing board papers, resolutions, minutes and ASIC filingsHelp maintain compliance registers, contract templates and internal legal processesConduct legal research on corporate and regulatory issuesExternal Counsel & Stakeholder ManagementCoordinate with external law firms and track deliverablesLiaise with business units, financiers, agents and contractorsQualifications & ExperienceLaw 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 applyExperience in property, construction or corporate law is highly regardedCandidates with a US law degree (e.g. JD or LLM) will also be consideredStrong drafting and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple mattersOrganised, detail-oriented and willing to learnKnowledge 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