Description
The Opportunity:
* 3 months
* Full time (hybrid)
* Brisbane
* This is an opportunity to join a n organisation in the investment sector
* Build your portfolio legal career with this well-known business
About You:
* You are a highly experienced real estate lawyer
* You have the ability to lead a small team of specialist real estate lawyers supporting Australian retail and commercial asset portfolios
* You have the ability to act as the primary legal contact in relation to day-to-day asset operations and strategic projects
* You are experienced in providing timely, commercial legal advice on complex real estate matters including leasing, development, construction, property management and other asset-related issues
* You are experienced in managing and resolving legal issues, including engagement with tenants, contractors and other external stakeholders
* You have the ability to assess legal risks in the context of the client's risk appetite and advising on appropriate mitigation, management or escalation strategies
* You have the ability to oversee allocation and supervision of work (including triaging matters, prioritising resources and managing workflow)
* You have the ability to manage the effective use of external counsel to ensure that legal services are delivered in a cost-effective and coordinated way
* You have the ability to build and manage strong working relationships with senior executives and other key internal stakeholders
* You have the ability to recommend improvements to team operating models including reviewing team structure, resourcing and capability mix (including seniority and specialisation), allocation of work between in-house and external counsel, key processes and ways of working with the business and opportunities to improve efficiency
* You have the ability to hit the ground running and work closely with a fast paced team
* You have the ability to work autonomously and prioritise
* You have a minimum of 6 years' experience
* You have the ability to understand and adapt to the needs of the business
* You have a current practising certificate
* You have the right to live and work in Australia
Ashurst Reach:
Ashurst Reach is Ashurst's dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm's clients and Practice Groups within the firm with access to a high quality talent pool of lawyers and paralegals. We understand that our clients need access to highly qualified lawyers and paralegals, often at short notice and/or for short periods, whether that be to meet internal client demands, backfill leave, provide cover during recruitment or to assist with specialised projects. We deliver a seamless, fast and trusted solution to these issues.
Ashurst Reach is an integral part of the firm's NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance. Our focus is solving our clients' business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery.
Why join Ashurst Reach?
Ashurst Reach offers our alumni, clients and other top-tier lawyers and paralegals the flexibility to choose how they work. Together we realise your professional goals in a flexible and supportive environment, providing you with career ownership and rewarding opportunities both in-house and within the firm.
We work with a pool of talented, Reach Legal Consultants, across a broad range of specialties. We strive to engage with legal consultants who are technically-savvy and commercially-focused while also being creative and adaptable, thriving in new environments.
There are several benefits of working as a consultant with Ashurst Reach:
* Flexible career options - Receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle.
* Personalised service - Collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals.
* Top-tier support - Have the backing of a truly global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture.
What to do now:
If you have the skills and experience for this role please apply and we will be in touch to discuss your application. If you want to find out more about this role or working with Ashurst Reach generally, please email Fiona Craig, our Talent Manager, at
Due to the volume of applications received, we will only respond to successful applicants.