Legal Counsel - In-House Counsel Reit

About Our Client

The Company:

An ASX-listed Funds business with extensive experience in real-estate investment and holding an extensive portfolio of properties, which includes commercial, industrial, and retail assets. Additionally, they are actively growing their funds management approach. With consistent performance and diverse portfolios that have adapted with market conditions, the firm also boasts an admirable commitment to sustainability and net-zero and high ethical standards.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-functioning legal team that plays an intrinsic part in the company strategy and success. You will work as a representative of the legal team but on end-to-end transactions and thus enjoy a diverse workload and engage regularly with non-legal colleagues.

• Provide legal advice to various business areas including property and funds management.
• Prepare legal documentation for leasings and arrange registration of lease agreements.
• Assist with property acquisitions, divestments, sales and on-going management of portfolio properties.
• Support funds management and prepare relevant documentation, as required for trusts.
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with Legal and Non-Legal stakeholders to provide legal insight, and identify when external counsel is required.
• Support sustainability objectives and contribute to ESG and Net-Zero initiatives.
• Ad-hoc support to the entire company on legislative changes in broader corporate topics (for example, Employment Law, Data &
  Privacy, cyber securityetc).

The Successful Applicant

This opportunity is open for a Private Practice trained lawyer from leading city-based law firms looking to move in-house, or those with in-house experience looking to accelerate their career.

• Admitted as a Lawyer in Australia, with 3-7 years PAE.
• Experience in commercial property, funds management OR general corporate law topics will be considered. You do not need to have done everything
• Property, leasing negotiations or strong knowledge of funds, trusts and capital transactions is highly advantageous.
• Collaborative working style with excellent communication skills are essential qualities.
• Willingness to work in the CBD for 4 days/week.

Please still apply if you have the relevant skills but require greater flexibility. For example, if you are a primary caregiver, then this can be discussed in interview.

What's on Offer

Salary:
$130,000 - $170,000 dependent on experience + 15% STI.
Annual Leave:
20 days + 1 day for each year of service up to 25 days.
Benefits brochure provided on request.
Budget for Learning and Development.
This opportunity allows a Lawyer an amazing opportunity to work on the front-line of a business in a professional, high quality team with excellent exposure to diverse topics. This is not a monotonous job and you will have the chance to see wide legal and broader transaction topics. Similarly, this is a collegiate environment and support is available to help you develop your broader skills.