Legal Counsel – (University) Property, Planning & Construction
About the role:
* Join the Property Law team and advise on a broad mix of property, planning, construction, infrastructure and commercial legal matters.
* Report to a Senior Legal Counsel, with exposure to senior lawyers and key internal stakeholders across the university.
* Draft, review and negotiate contracts, deeds and agreements, largely relating to property and commercial matters.
* Advise on leasing, property transactions, development projects, procurement, construction‑related matters and planning issues.
* Support legal risk management across active projects, including identifying practical, commercial and legally appropriate solutions.
* Assist with legal research, precedent development, template updates and advice on legislative or regulatory changes affecting the university.
* Contribute to internal legal education, including seminars and workshops for university staff.
The ideal candidate:
* Minimum 4+ years PQE.
* Experience with property transactions, leasing, planning issues, construction contracts, procurement, development projects or infrastructure‑related matters will be highly regarded.
* Confident reviewing legal documents, managing competing priorities and giving practical advice.
* Comfortable working with internal stakeholders and supporting matters from start to finish.
Benefits
* Broad in‑house legal role across property, planning and construction.
* Meaningful project work without the pressure of private practice billables.
* Large, stable organisation with an established legal function and strong project pipeline.
* Learn from experienced senior lawyers while building direct stakeholder exposure.
* Genuine variety, quality work and a clear pathway to grow your in‑house legal career.
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