The Opportunity An established Australian property development and investment group is seeking a commercially minded Senior Legal Counsel to join its Melbourne-based legal team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking to build their in-house career, develop broader commercial expertise and take ownership of meaningful legal matters within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do
- Draft, review and negotiate property contracts, development agreements and associated transaction documentation.
- Support land acquisitions, property due diligence and development structuring.
- Prepare and manage off-the-plan sales contracts, disclosure documentation, contract variations and settlement matters.
- Provide practical legal advice to internal development, sales and commercial teams.
- Liaise with external legal advisers and coordinate legal matters across multiple projects.
- Assist with legal compliance, risk management and the continuous improvement of legal processes and documentation.
About You
We're looking for a motivated and commercially astute lawyer who brings:
- At least 5-7 years' post-qualification experience in property, real estate or development law.
- Experience gained within a reputable law firm, property development business or similar commercial environment.
- Strong drafting skills and experience working with property contracts and transactional documentation.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with commercial stakeholders.
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to manage competing priorities.
- Admission to practise in Australia and a current practising certificate, or eligibility to obtain one.
Above all, you'll be someone who enjoys working collaboratively, takes ownership of their work and is motivated to develop their expertise within a commercially driven workplace.
If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and make a meaningful contribution in-house, we'd love to hear from you.