Job Overview:
We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our legal team for a fixed period. The successful candidate will be a trusted legal advisor, providing high-quality legal advice and support to the business.
* This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer to work with a state-owned corporation in the property sector.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide legal advice on capital transactions, market processes, development activities, dispute resolution, and regulatory compliance.
2. Develop and structure transactions to meet business needs.
3. Educate project teams and stakeholders on legal aspects of business activities.
4. Manage external lawyers and probity advisors as required.
5. Assist in training and mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals.
Requirements:
* Tertiary qualifications in law and admission to practice in New South Wales.
* Substantial experience in property and construction law, including drafting and negotiating complex documentation.
* High-level written and oral communication skills to influence and engage stakeholders.
* Knowledge of construction, planning, tax, and litigation within the property development context.