Senior Legal Counsel – National Property Development Group
- Lead legal strategy on major property developments
- Mentor junior lawyers and advise senior stakeholders
- No billables with a focus on property development
- Senior in-house opportunity with a leading national developer
- Mentor junior lawyers and advise senior stakeholders
- No billables | Property development focus | Mandarin essential
Lead legal strategy on major property developments while mentoring juniors in a collaborative, high-performing in-house team.
The Opportunity
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Property Development Lawyer to join a highly regarded national property developer in a senior in-house capacity.
This role will suit a lawyer with at least 8 years’ PQE who enjoys being close to the commercial decision-making process and wants to play a strategic role across major residential and mixed-use developments. Working as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you’ll provide practical legal guidance across the full development lifecycle while mentoring junior team members and coordinating external legal providers.
On Offer
- Join a leading national property developer with an established pipeline of landmark projects across Victoria and NSW.
- A senior in-house role with broad exposure to property development, acquisitions, and commercial matters.
- Opportunity to mentor and support junior legal team members.
- Work closely with senior executives and key business stakeholders across the organisation.
- Manage and coordinate leading external law firms and consultants.
- No billable hours or time recording.
- Genuine work-life balance with standard office hours.
The Ideal Candidate
You will bring:
- Minimum 4 years’ PQE gained within a reputable law firm or in-house environment.
- Strong experience in property development, acquisitions, or related property matters.
- Mandarin / Chinese language skills (written and verbal) are essential for stakeholder communication.
Contact
To apply online, please apply using the form below.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Barry McGrath on 0429 354 330 or email barry@gatehouselegal.com.au.
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Contact
To apply online, please apply using the form below.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Barry McGrath on 0429 354 330 or email barry@gatehouselegal.com.au.
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