Senior Legal Counsel

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia TalentWeb | B Corp Full time

Sydney In-House Role with Leading Property Developer

Our client — a high-profile, nationally recognised property developer — is seeking a commercially minded
Senior Legal Counsel
to join their growing in-house team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a broad and impactful legal role supporting one of Australia's most dynamic real estate platforms.

Working closely with internal stakeholders across development, construction, finance, sales and asset management, the Legal Counsel will play a key role in reviewing and advising on a variety of contracts, deeds, and business-critical agreements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review and summarise supplier, consultant, and development agreements
  • Draft and maintain standard legal documentation and correspondence
  • Provide legal support on IP protection, corporate governance, and compliance
  • Maintain legal registers and assist with regulatory updates
  • Liaise with external counsel and support internal teams with day-to-day legal matters

What We're Looking For:

  • Circa 10 years post-admission experience (in-house or private practice)
  • Exposure to
    property, development, construction, or REIT law
    is highly regarded
  • Admitted to practise law in NSW and eligible for a practising certificate
  • Strong contract review and plain-English drafting ability
  • Commercial, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset

Why Join?

This is an outstanding opportunity to build your in-house legal career with one of the industry's most respected developers. The business offers an entrepreneurial culture, meaningful project exposure, and long-term career development opportunities.

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Or keen to explore it yourself? Reach out in confidence to learn more.

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