Summary
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An outstanding opportunity to join a privately owned, highly profitable property development and construction group delivering large-scale mixed-use developments. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will provide hands-on legal advice across the full property development lifecycle, working closely with senior leadership and operational teams. The role offers genuine breadth and exposure across major projects, with the opportunity to shape commercial outcomes and increase autonomy. Direct reporting to a highly regarded General Counsel ensures senior stakeholder access and meaningful contribution to strategic decisions. This in-house position provides long-term career-building potential within a growing organisation with substantial project pipelines.
Highlights
Strategic in-house legal role with direct access to senior leadership across major property development projects. High visibility, broad commercial exposure, and significant autonomy in shaping commercial outcomes. Opportunity to build expertise in a growing construction and development group with excellent long-term career prospects.
Description
An outstanding opportunity to join a privately owned, highly profitable property development and construction group delivering large‑scale, mixed‑use developments across Sydney.
This organisation has built a strong reputation for quality and delivery, with a substantial pipeline of residential and commercial projects already underway.
With continued growth, they are looking to add a Senior Legal Counsel to their in‑house legal team.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to a highly regarded General Counsel, this is a hands‑on, senior role offering genuine breadth and exposure across the full property development lifecycle.
You will work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, playing a key role in shaping commercial outcomes across major projects.
This role would suit a property‑focused lawyer seeking:
Broader commercial exposureIncreased autonomy and senior stakeholder accessA long‑term, career‑building in‑house positionKey Responsibilities
You will advise on a wide range of property, construction, and commercial matters, including:
Acquisitions and disposals, leasing, finance, construction, and development projectsDrafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of property and commercial contractsOverseeing due diligence processes and identifying legal and commercial risksPartnering with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver pragmatic legal adviceSupporting dispute and litigation matters as requiredMentoring and supporting junior legal team membersAbout You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
At least 5 years' PQE as a property or property/commercial lawyer (law firm or in‑house)Strong knowledge of property and construction law and market practiceExcellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skillsThe ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced, commercial environmentLitigation experience is advantageous but not essentialWhy This Role?
Highly profitable, fast‑growing property group with a strong project pipelineDirect access to a top‑tier General Counsel and senior leadershipBroad, end‑to‑end exposure across major developmentsLean legal team - real responsibility and influenceOffice located next to a major station (CBD fringe), with practical flexibilityIf you're looking for a senior in‑house role that offers real scope, visibility, and long‑term career growth, this is an opportunity well worth exploring.
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Reference Number: 60350-0013491182
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