Corporate Lawyer (Sydney)

Corporate Lawyer (Sydney)

07 Nov
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Frasers Property
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Sydney

07 Nov

Frasers Property

Sydney

Business Unit: Frasers Property Australia

Job Function: Legal & Internal Audit

Shape the future of places. Shape your future with us.

Real estate is a people business. At Frasers Property, we believe every space should serve a meaningful purpose - shaping how individuals, businesses and communities live, work and connect. Our properties are what the world sees, but our greatest assets are the people who make it all possible.

Who we are:
We are a diversified, multinational real estate group on a journey of evolution –strengthening our reputation as an integrated investor, developer, and operator across geographies and asset classes, including industrial & logistics, retail, commercial & business parks, residential and hospitality. Guided by our purpose – Inspiring experiences, creating places for good, we take a long-term view and strive to create lasting value for stakeholders.

How we work:
Every project begins with intention – shaped by local insight, community needs, and a commitment to sustainability and quality outcomes. Across the Group, we bring together diverse talents, perspectives, cultures, and strengths – from strategy, investment and operations to customer experience, technology and beyond. When we do, we create outcomes greater than the sum of our parts: vibrant places that connect, inspire, and uplift.

About the Role

We are seeking a commercially astute, proactive and cooperative In-house Lawyer to join our respected legal team based at our head office in Rhodes, NSW (with hybrid working flexibility). You will act as a trusted legal adviser across Frasers Property Australia's diverse residential, commercial, retail and hospitality portfolios.

In this highly visible and influential role, you will be deeply embedded across the entire property development lifecycle - from site acquisition, planning and financing, through to construction procurement, sales, leasing and dispute resolution. Working in close partnership with executive leaders,



development teams and external panel law firms, you will provide commercially focused legal solutions that mitigate risk, protect the business and drive major strategic transactions forward.

How you’ll make an impact

- Strategic Transactions & Joint Ventures: Lead and negotiate high‑value project acquisitions. Structure and establish joint ventures with capital partners and associated project financing agreements.
- Project Delivery: Provide commercially strategic legal advice to support all aspects of the delivery of our project, including construction contracts, consultancy agreements, sales and marketing, planning agreements with government authorities and leasing.
- Dispute Resolution & Risk Mitigation: Manage disputes pragmatically, including defect claims and other third party disputes. Partner with external legal counsel and internal teams to achieve favourable commercial outcomes while safeguarding the company’s brand and reputation.
- Corporate Governance: Advise on corporate matters, including FIRB, privacy, corporate debt facilities, anti‑money laundering laws and other regulatory compliance matters. Maintain internal legal precedents, conduct internal training and oversee governance processes and delegations of authority.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for someone who is collaborative, respectful, progressive and real. You will also bring:

- Experience: A minimum of 8 years’ PQE with extensive experience in property development and construction law gained within a top-tier/mid-tier law firm or a high‑calibre in‑house corporate legal team. Experience in managing construction‑related disputes and litigation is highly desirable.
- Qualifications: A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent and a current Australian practising certificate.
- Technical & Commercial Acumen: Exceptional contract drafting, statutory interpretation and commercial negotiation skills. A solid track record advising on complex real estate transactions, D&C; contracts and joint venture structures.
- Stakeholder Management:

📌 Corporate Lawyer (Sydney)
🏢 Frasers Property
📍 Sydney

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