Senior Legal Counsel – Property/Construction – Permanent

SUMMARY

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel with a background in property development and/or construction. This is a permanent, full-time position based in Sydney. Working with an excellent General Counsel, you’ll play a key role as the business continues to develop and grow.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a leading property development group with a focus on  high-quality developments across a range of commercial, mixed-use and residential projects.

THE ROLE

You will provide day-to-day legal advisory services to support the company’s operations, including property development, construction, and hospitality.

Permanent, full-time position based in Sydney CBD

• Review, draft, and negotiate real estate construction and commercial contracts.
• Advise senior management on property development transaction structures and risk issues.
• Support the General Counsel in negotiating new business opportunities.
• Provide legal services to the construction business, including drafting contract precedents.
• Advise on compliance and risk-related matters according to regulatory frameworks.
• Assist in resolving disputes and managing relationships with external counsel.

ABOUT YOU

You are a commercially minded lawyer with a strong background in property development and excellent communication skills.

• Current Australian legal practising certificate
• At least 6 years’ experience in property development, construction or similar.
• Concise and direct plain English drafting skills.

• Strong negotiation skills with a focus on problem-solving.
• Experience working with senior management and a range of key stakeholders across the organisation.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• A collaborative approach to working with teams and external parties.

ON OFFER

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Full-time position, 5 days a week, including hybrid working flexibility.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

NEXT STEPS

This role is looking to fill quickly, so if this sounds like an opportunity that you would like to explore further, please apply, and we will be in touch shortly.

Alternatively, if you would like to have a confidential conversation first, please feel free to contact Charlie Smirl at Dovetail Legal Solutions charlie.smirl@dovetaillaw.com.au – to arrange a time for an initial chat.