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In house legal counsel - property/senior retail leasing professional

Melbourne
Gough Recruitment
Compliance Director
Posted: 4 June
Offer description

Benefits

* Join a nationally recognised retailer backed by a major global retail group
* Be part of a large-scale growth and store transformation program across Australia
* Hybrid flexibility with 3 days in office and 2 days WFH
* High-performing and fast-paced Property team with strong national exposure
* Competitive salary package, staff discounts, parental leave, and additional benefits

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Legal Counsel–Property or senior retail leasing professional to join a national retailer during a major phase of growth and transformation. Working within a high-performing Property team, you will take ownership of national lease documentation across a large retail portfolio. The role will see you managing lease precedents, reviewing and negotiating lease documentation, and supporting the delivery of new store rollouts, renewals, relocations, and large-scale conversion projects. This is a fast‐paced, high‐volume environment suited to someone who enjoys balancing commercial outcomes, governance, and operational delivery while working closely with Leasing, Store Development, and Finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage and maintain national retail lease precedents and documentation standards
* Review, negotiate, and finalise lease documentation across a national portfolio
* Support new store openings, renewals, relocations, variations, and conversion projects
* Drive lease transactions through to execution while ensuring accuracy and complianceWork closely with internal stakeholders to deliver seamless leasing outcomes
* Monitor critical lease milestones and proactively manage risks and bottlenecks
* Contribute to process improvement, governance, and scalable leasing frameworks
* Support the continued growth and transformation of the national property portfolio

The Candidate

* Previous experience in retail leasing, property law, or lease administration
* Strong understanding of retail lease documentation and leasing processes
* Commercially minded with the ability to balance risk and business outcomes
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Ability to thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Experience within national retail portfolios or large-scale growth programs
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