Mid-North Coast NSW: Legal Counsel: In-House: Property & Commercial
Looking to return or move to the Mid-North Coast/ Port Macquarie?
This is the role for you!
Summary
A standout opportunity for a Legal Counsel with 3+ years' PQE in property and commercial law to step into a permanent, full-time in-house role on the NSW Mid North Coast.
You will lead a team, run a broad property and commercial practice, and report to one of the best General Counsel we know.
The package is $150,000 to $168,000 including super, plus a car allowance, with hybrid working and on-site parking.
The Company
Our client is a large, well-established organisation in regional NSW that delivers essential services and infrastructure to a growing coastal community.
It holds a substantial property portfolio and has a busy pipeline of projects, which keeps the in-house legal team close to the decisions that matter.
The legal department is led by a General Counsel whom we have known for more than 10 years.
They are a phenomenal mentor and an incredible manager, and the kind of leader who will accelerate your career and take it to the next step.
Opportunities to work under a GC of this calibre do not come up often.
The Role
As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be the go-to adviser on property and commercial matters and lead a small team of three across legal and property work.
It is a hands-on role with real ownership, and a clear step up into leadership.
Key responsibilities will include:
Advising on property matters, including acquisitions, disposals, leases, licences and easements
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, deeds and complex agreements
Leading, supporting and developing a team of three, setting priorities and reviewing work
Overseeing land transactions and the management of a large lease portfolio
Advising on procurement, governance and compliance matters
Supporting planning and development matters,



with scope to build this experience if it is newer to you
Briefing and managing external lawyers, and keeping matters on time and on budget
Working with the General Counsel to improve how the legal function operates
About You
You are a property and commercial lawyer with at least three years' PQE .
You may already be in an in-house legal team, or you may be in a law firm and ready to make the move in-house.
Both are welcome.
You will bring:
Admission as a lawyer and an unrestricted NSW Practising Certificate (or eligibility for one)
A minimum of 3 years' post-admission experience
Solid property law experience, including leasing and land transactions (electronic conveyancing experience is a plus)
Strong commercial contracts experience
Planning law experience, which is highly regarded but not essential
Readiness to manage a team of three (some supervision or mentoring experience will help)
Explicit, practical advice and an ability to build strong relationships with non-lawyers
On Offer
$150,000 to $168,000 including superannuation, plus a car allowance
Permanent, full-time Senior Legal Counsel role on the NSW Mid North Coast
Hybrid working: three days in the office and two from home
Onsite parking
A direct reporting line to an outstanding General Counsel and mentor
Your own team of three to lead and develop
Broad, varied work across property, commercial and planning
Salary packaging and ongoing professional development
A coastal lifestyle without the city commute
Why Apply?
This opportunity will appeal to lawyers who want:
To work for a GC who will accelerate their career
A genuine step up into leadership at 3+ years' PQE
A broad in-house practice across property, commercial and planning
A realistic path in-house, including directly from a law firm
A strong package with a car allowance, parking and hybrid working
Room to grow in a regional role with variety and visibility
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