With more than 200 investment properties of his own, Nathan Birch knows how important good property management is – which is why he decided to bring all the best managers he could find together under one roof! Join a motivating and supportive team where you are valued and offered mentorship with the finest in our industry.

About the role

We're seeking a Corporate Counsel in our Norwest office to be responsible for providing high quality legal services and advice to the various business groups.

Working closely with the MD you’ll be an integral member of the executive team and provide sound technical and commercial advice within the parameters of the law.

You'll join an innovative team, who work together and make a meaningful impact for our customers and our teams.

As a Corporate Counsel you'll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our clients. It's meaningful, challenging and exciting work.

Day-to-day, you will:

Provide legal support and advice to all business units

Ensure objectives are met through negotiating, advising on, drafting and reviewing commercial agreements and the development of contracts

Be commercial, engaging and a natural builder of relationships - you'll enjoy getting on the front foot, working closely with business teams and connecting with other internal and external stakeholders

Identify new issues that require solutions and management

This role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferable skills and experiences, including:

A law degree and qualification as a lawyer in Australia or comparable jurisdiction

Ideally, you'll have several years post-qualification experience within a corporate environment or top tier law firm with relevant experience within the corporate sector, preferably with a finance and or property focus

The ability to interpret legal requirements and apply them clearly and effectively to relevant business operations

You'll be prepared to undertake a wide variety of work as required

You'll bring the ability to take a proactive approach to managing legal risk, e.g. anticipate issues, propose solutions early and participate in regular business team meetings

Experience in conducting, participating and providing advice in employment law matters including employment agreements, performance management and conflict resolution.

Review company risk register; initiating and pursuing debt recovery actions and processes

Ability to build effective working relationships with individuals at all levels both

A team player - you actively contribute and work well in a close-knit team environment

If you meet some of these requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application for further discussion.