Influence high-impact decisions by partnering with teams across REA and providing practical, commercially minded advice Take on a broad mix of work spanning contracts, data, technology, privacy and consumer law, as part of a trusted, collaborative legal team Permanent role based in Melbourne.
We're REA With bold and ambitious goals, REA Group is changing the way the world experiences property.
No matter where you're at on your property journey, we're here to help with every step - whether that's finding or financing your next home.
Our people are the key to our success.
At the heart of everything we do, is a thriving culture centred around high performance and care.
We are purpose driven and collaborative, which drives innovation and our ability to make a real impact.
As such, we're proud to have been named one of Australia's Best Workplaces four times since **** — including third place in **** — plus Best Workplace for Women in **** and Best Workplace in Technology in **** and ****.
These listings are testament to every person who helps make REA a outstanding place to work.
Where the team fits in
The Legal Counsel is a member of the legal and company secretary team, headed up by the Chief Legal Officer and Company Secretary.
The REA legal team are a trusted and valued partner of the REA business.
We work closely with, and are embedded in, all business units and are at the forefront of our most critical decision-making processes.
What the role is all about
Provide legal advice and recommendations that are pragmatic, commercial, timely and cost effective.
Areas of advice include general contracts, data, intellectual property and information technology, competition and consumer law, privacy and spam




Identify legal risk and work closely with the business to deliver advice that balances legal risk with commercial objectives, and escal...
Prepare and review a wide range of agreements and other legal documents
Support REA's business units, which includes property data services, property advertising (residential, commercial and developer), media, audience & marketing, financial services, international and group support functions (including procurement)
Be a team player in assisting the Legal Team to manage team workload and improve Legal Team processes
Promote REA company values and encourage teamwork through multi-business and key stakeholder collaboration
Be accountable for identifying and managing long term risks associated with decisions and proactively develop plans to manage these within the scope of your role
Who we're looking for
Law degree, current Victorian Legal Practicing Certificate or eligible for a current Victorian Legal Practicing Certificate
Minimum 4 years post admission experience in either private practice or in house
Ability to provide commercially focused legal support.
Expertise in privacy, competition and consumer law, intellectual property, and/or IT is desirable but not essential
Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
Ability to manage a large and diverse range of matters in a fast-paced environment




Ability to work with limited supervision cross-functionally with both legal and non-legal stakeholders
Ability to engage in a collaborative and consultative way to further foster relationships between the Legal Team and others in the business
Ability to contribute effectively to a high-performing team
The REA experience
A hybrid and flexible approach to working
Flexible leave options including birthday leave and purchase additional leave
Flexible parental leave offering for primary and secondary carers
Our Because We Care program offers employees volunteering leave, community grants, matched payroll giving and our Community Café donates 100% of revenue to charity
Hackdays so you can bring your big ideas to life
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
We believe teams with diverse ideas and experiences are more creative, more effective and fuel disruptive thinking.
We are an Australian-based digital media company with a passion for real estate.
Our leading brand is Australia's biggest property resource, realestate.com.au.
We also operate the number one commercial property site, realcommercial.com.au, and have businesses that help property developers and other brands advertise with us.
Whilst we live in Australia, we've also got ventures in Asia and North America, and have the vision of expanding our footprint further.
Everything we do is driven by our purpose to 'change the way the world experiences property' – from product innovation to our international investments.
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📌 Legal Counsel (Melbourne)
🏢 realestate.com.au
📍 Melbourne