Senior Legal Counsel

5 days ago

Brisbane, Australia ClearCompany Full time

The Benefits

- Advise on complex property, leasing and commercial transactions;
- Lead and mentor lawyers within a collegiate legal team;
- Exposure to high-value, impactful work across diverse clients;
- Enjoy flexible working arrangements within a supportive workplace; and
- Competitive salary with strong leave and superannuation benefits.

Our Client

Our client is a respected and values-driven organisation that provides specialist legal and commercial services to support Queensland communities. With a longstanding reputation for professionalism and integrity, the organisation delivers authoritative advice and high-quality outcomes on complex property and commercial matters. Its legal team is highly regarded as a trusted partner to senior leaders and external stakeholders.

The Role

As Senior Legal Counsel, you will play a leading role in the property and commercial law team, advising on high-value and complex matters. You will:

- Provide high-level legal advice on property, leasing, and commercial law matters;
- Act as first point of contact for internal and external clients, delivering timely and pragmatic solutions;
- Oversee and mentor junior lawyers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective outcomes;
- Contribute to the promotion and positioning of legal services within the broader organisation and client network; and
- Maintain strong relationships with stakeholders and deliver authoritative, business-focused legal support.

About You

You are an experienced property and commercial lawyer with strong technical expertise and the confidence to manage complex matters independently. In addition, you will demonstrate:

- Significant post-admission experience in property, leasing and commercial law;
- Deep knowledge of relevant legislation (such as property, leasing, and land title laws);
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey practical advice clearly;
- Experience mentoring and overseeing the work of other lawyers; and
- A collaborative style and the ability to build trusted client relationships.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer seeking a challenging and meaningful in-house position, where your expertise will directly influence decision-making and contribute to community impact.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please call Amelia Klimowicz at u&u on 0407 172 575 or email her at amelia.klimowicz@uandu.com quoting reference number 42936.

At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.

Please submit your resume in Word format only.

u&u is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

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