Legal Counsel (Property Development/Construction/Finance) — The Rocks, Sydney
New

Legal Counsel-Property Development/Construction/Finance (4 yrs-Senior) Deliciously Appetizing Rare ‘Multi-D’ in-house role. A mentors. Respected reputable property development/construction biz. Delightful culture/team. NO TIME SHEETS! $120,000-$170,000 Extra Benefitsfree onsite parking. Life friendly. Sydney. YOUR NEW EMPLOYER Our client is a highly respected reputable holistic integrated construction/residential property development company with close to 20 years’ success with over $1 billion projects completed over 1.5 billion in the pipeline. Currently going to another growth spurt, we’re now looking to add to the legal team. YOUR NEW ROLE/CAREER In this key pivotal role, reporting to a stand-out GENERAL LEGAL COUNSEL and liaising with multiple internal and external stakeholders , you will relish and delight in this diverse role. Key focus areas include: Transactions - Advise, review, draft and negotiate legal documents to be entered into by the business across: property (including initial due diligence, land acquisitions), planning, construction, finance, corporate & general commercial. Disputes -assist in managing & resolving disputes/potential claims, prepare evidence and liaise with external lawyers as required; Compliance and Corporate Governance -manage ongoing compliance requirements applicable to the business, prepare and review corporate governance policies and procedures. General Legal - provide legal advice generally as required to internal stakeholders, review, prepare and update precedents, engage in legal research. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Inherit benefit from the proven success of this impressive property exciting ongoing growth of this development company; Visible career advancement path to senior legal counsel (subject to your performance); Escape t he private practice daily grind-NO TIME SHEETS! Enviable mentor -top notch Legal General Counsel (ex top-tier law firms in-house). Stretch Growth- Stimulating interesting challenging work with lots of variety non-stop learning opportunities; Generous passionate employer that genuinely cares - about its staff, clients and giving back to the wider community (supports many charities scholarship fund); Agiledynamiccollaborative, down-to-earth environment where diversity is celebrated with a flat structure; Life friendly potential for WFH (after probation); Free onsite parking. WHO YOU ARE We are interested in hearing from you if you: are an admitted lawyer in NSW with minimum 4 years (more seniors welcome) post-admission experience in property law ( including property development-ESSENTIAL) PLUS preferably construction &/or development finance; have solid experience in/knowledge of residential property developments, planning law, property acquisitions, property contracts & subdivisions preferably property finance; have worked in private practice and (preferably) in-house for property development/construction company; are proactive, meticulous have strong legal technical/ drafting skills; have strong communication/interpersonal skills highly adaptable & hands-on; have proven ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment managing multiple tasks simultaneously [essential]; are looking for a really fulfilling in-house role where you can make your mark and carve out a successful future with a reputable employer long-term. REFERENCE: MARIA YUN ()

Applications close Sunday, 13 July 2025
Take me to the job
Find more jobs nearby: Sydney, Woolloomooloo, Barangaroo, The Rocks, Haymarket.