Job Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled professional to play a vital role in advancing social and affordable housing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality legal and strategic advice on property, construction, development, and finance matters to support our housing and service delivery projects.
* Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documentation, including development agreements, construction contracts, financing arrangements, conveyancing and leasing documents, and government tenders.
* Support the delivery of social and affordable housing projects by managing legal risks, compliance obligations, and governance requirements.
* Engage and oversee external legal advisors, including preparation of scopes of work and terms of engagement.
* Identify, assess, and manage legal risks and conflicts of interest in consultation with the General Counsel and internal stakeholders.
* Prepare and contribute to Board and Committee papers, providing clear and concise advice on legal, risk, and compliance matters.
* Partner with internal teams on property transactions, acquisitions, disposals, procurement processes, and financing activities.
* Establish and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external counsel, financiers, and government agencies to achieve successful project outcomes.
Requirements for Success
* Bachelor of Laws (LLB) with current Australian practising certificate and a minimum of five years' post-admission experience.
* Extensive experience in property, construction, development, and finance law, including managing complex and large-scale transactions.
* Training and experience gained in a mid-to-top-tier law firm or in a large in-house legal team focusing on real estate transactions.
* Advanced drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills, with the ability to present complex legal issues in clear, practical language.
* Proven ability to engage and manage external legal advisors, including development of scopes of work and oversight of performance.
* Strong risk management and problem-solving capability, with sound judgment in balancing legal, commercial, and organisational priorities.
* Highly developed stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse internal teams, Boards, financiers, government, and external counsel.
* Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Alignment with our vision and values, with a commitment to advancing social and affordable housing outcomes.