Principal Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Landmark Group Full time
About Landmark Group

We are an Australian property developer and builder with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, stylish, and great-value apartments in Sydney. Our journey began in 1999, and we have since transformed into a team of over 60 industry experts, successfully delivering developments worth over $4 billion.

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled legal professional to join our team as Legal Counsel. As a key member of our corporate team, you will be responsible for managing external legal firms, providing comprehensive legal support, and ensuring legal compliance across various aspects of our business operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Managing external legal firms contracted to Landmark Group for various matters.
  • Providing comprehensive legal support across various aspects of our business operations, including ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks, and offering strategic guidance to our management team.
  • Providing legal advice and support to the CEO and senior managers on legal and governance matters.
  • Reviewing and assessing contracts, leasing documents, and other legal documents.
  • Representing Landmark in legal proceedings and mediations, in conjunction with external legal counsel.
  • Increasing knowledge and awareness of legal matters within Landmark.
  • Ensuring company activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Identifying potential legal risks and providing proactive solutions.
  • Handling disputes, claims, and litigation matters.
  • Advising on corporate governance matters.
  • Staying updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Conducting legal research and providing legal opinions and analysis.
  • Providing legal training and guidance to company employees.
  • Developing and implementing company policies and procedures for legal compliance.
Requirements
  • Tertiary legal qualification and holding or eligible to hold a current practicing certificate as an Australian lawyer.
  • Ideal experience in Corporate/Commercial law, particularly in drafting contracts.
  • Strong attention to detail, proactive, and initiative-driven.
  • Outcome/results-focused with a high level of strategic thinking.
  • Highly organised and analytical.
  • Effective negotiator with a high level of confidentiality, discretion, and judgment.
  • Professional conduct and demeanor with a strong work ethic.
  • Team player, collaborative, open, honest, and with integrity.
  • Excellent communication skills.
Why Choose Us

At Landmark Group, you'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing environment where your skills and expertise will be valued. You'll play a crucial senior role in our success while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits.

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