SUMMARY
A great opportunity for a Property Lawyer with 4+ years of experience to join an in-house legal team in Sydney on a permanent, full-time basis with hybrid working arrangements. As part of the in-house property team, this role involves front-end property transactional work, including commercial leasing and negotiations with major counterparties.

THE COMPANY
The company a leading infrastructure industry participant with an extensive portfolio and innovative projects across Australia.

THE ROLE
You will provide legal support for property transactions, focusing on front-end negotiations across a range of property related work, including commercial leasing and access agreements. This role is based in Sydney and employs a hybrid model with three office days per week.

Review, draft and negotiate property leases and agreements for new sites and developments.

Engage with landlords and landowners to facilitate property acquisitions and access arrangements.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external parties.

Manage high-volume leasing transactions, ensuring each deal meets the organisation’s specific site requirements.

Work with the in-house property team and external law firms to support ongoing projects and initiatives.

ABOUT YOU
You are a qualified Lawyer with 4+ years post-qualification legal experience, ideally specialising in front-end property transactions. You excel at negotiating and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, including large counterparties and government entities.

4+ years’ post-qualification experience in property law, with a focus on commercial leasing

Experience negotiating leases, acquisitions and access for new builds

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage various personalities

Comfortable working with large counterparties and government departments

Ability to manage high-volume of matters, including leasing and other tenure work

ON OFFER

Competitive remuneration package up to $140K p.a. inc. super depending on experience, plus potential for a 10% bonus based on performance.

Permanent and full-time position with hybrid working arrangements with 3 days in the office.

Opportunity to work on front-end property transactional matters, engaging in negotiations directly with major counterparties.

Join a supportive team within a dynamic organisation, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

Immediate start available.

NEXT STEPS
This role is looking to fill quickly, so if this sounds like an opportunity that you would like to explore further, please apply, and we will be in touch shortly. Alternatively, if you would like to have a confidential conversation first, please feel free to contact Charlie Smirl at Dovetail Legal Solutions [email protected] – to arrange a time for an initial chat.

DOVETAIL
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