In-House Legal Counsel – Real Estate | 3–5 PQE | Sydney

Join a well-established and rapidly growing property developer with over $1.6 billion in active projects. With a track record of delivering residential land developments across NSW, this organisation offers long-term career growth in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Why Join?

✔ Long-term career progression in a fast-paced, agile business
✔ Hands-on exposure to major transactions and strategic decision-making
✔ Work closely with an experienced General Counsel in a supportive legal team

The Role

This newly created in-house role will see you provide end-to-end legal support on a broad range of real estate and commercial matters. Working across the full project lifecycle—from acquisition to settlement—you’ll play a key role in delivering outcomes that support business goals while minimising risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documentation across real estate, construction, banking & finance, and general commercial matters
• Supporting transactional activity including development site acquisitions and settlements
• Advising on disputes and liaising with external counsel where required
• Overseeing compliance and helping develop internal governance policies
• Providing general legal support and maintaining up-to-date precedents and legal templates

About You:

• 3–5 years’ post-admission experience (NSW qualified)
• Background in real estate law, ideally from a reputable firm or in-house within the property development sector
• Confident in managing multiple priorities and working with senior stakeholders
• Clear and commercial communicator with strong drafting skills

Sound like you?

This is a great opportunity for a real estate lawyer who wants to move in-house or build on existing in-house experience, with strong mentorship, exposure to high-value work, and genuine career development.

To find out more, reach out in confidence or apply now.