Corporate Legal Counsel

This range is provided by Aurex Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$250,000.00/yr – A$350,000.00/yr

A prestigious investment manager is seeking a dynamic and highly commercial Corporate Legal Counsel to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned lawyer with significant experience in real estate development and construction law, particularly within the industrial sector. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee a significant portfolio of industrial/logistic assets and provide high-level legal advice on various commercial and development-related matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert legal counsel on commercial and development matters relating to a large and diverse real estate portfolio, with a focus on industrial/logistic assets.
• Oversee and manage all legal aspects of development and construction projects, from project initiation through to completion.
• Work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to advise on key commercial strategies and decisions.
• Lead legal due diligence efforts for new acquisitions and developments, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Negotiate, draft, and review contracts, including development agreements, construction contracts, leases, and joint venture agreements.
• Advise on risk management, including identifying and mitigating legal risks associated with ongoing projects and transactions.
• Develop and implement legal strategies that align with the company’s business objectives and growth plans.
• Collaborate with external legal advisors, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of projects and transactions.

Key Requirements:

• Significant experience (10+ years) in real estate, construction, and infrastructure law, preferably from top-tier law firms or in-house roles with a strong focus on development and commercial matters.
• Expertise in managing complex legal issues associated with large-scale real estate transactions, developments, and construction projects.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to advise on a wide range of business and legal matters, balancing legal risk with business goals.
• Previous experience with a major real estate or infrastructure developer is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of working closely with senior management and stakeholders to provide strategic legal advice and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation package.
• High-impact role with significant responsibility and visibility within the firm.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and rapidly expanding business in the real estate, infrastructure, and energy sectors.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

If you value working for a highly respected brand, and are passionate about achieving success with our client, please send your CV to William Harvey by using the “Apply Now” button below.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal, Strategy/Planning, and Business Development

Industries

Law Practice, Legal Services, and Real Estate

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