Job description
Our client is a multi-faceted property organisation and due to growth are looking to bring their Legal function in house.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced property lawyer looking to make the transition to in house.
As In House Legal Counsel your duties will include but not be limited to;
* Draft, review, and negotiate sale contracts, joint venture agreements, and project financing agreements.
* Oversee planning agreements, Section 173 Agreements, and landowner obligations.
* Instruct and manage external legal counsel for VCAT hearings, planning disputes, and regulatory challenges.
* Manage PEXA settlements, working with purchasers, financiers, and legal representatives.
* Draft and review Vendor Statements (Section 32s), ensuring full compliance.
* Monitor and manage contract variations, sunset clauses, and finance extensions.
* Ensure trust account deposits are allocated correctly and meet financial regulations.
* Identify and mitigate legal risks across acquisitions, financing, and sales transactions.
About You:
* Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent; admitted to practice in Victoria.
* 5+ years’ experience in property law, land development, or house & land transactions.
* Ability to manage risk, compliance, and dispute resolution.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, liaising with developers, financiers, landowners, councils, and sales agents.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Passionate with a strong work ethic
* 170-220k salary dependent on relevant experience
Please click "APPLY NOW" or reach out direct to Jade Melia or Erin Daniele ; erin@kennedyreid.com.au or jade@kennedyreid.com.au