The Opportunity – Help build places people love to live.
Join Stockland's Group Legal team and take the next step in your in‐house legal career. This is a unique opportunity to work across a broad range of corporate, regulatory and commercial matters in a highly collaborative environment, where your work will support how we operate as a listed organisation.
You'll gain exposure to diverse legal areas, partner with stakeholders across the business, and build your capability as a trusted legal advisor in a dynamic, fast‐paced environment.
Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel with a strong foundation in corporate or commercial law, ready to grow their career in‐house and take on a varied and engaging portfolio of work.
What You'll Do
You'll join a close‐knit Corporate & Regulatory team, supporting the delivery of pragmatic legal advice across the organisation.
* Provide company secretarial and corporate governance support, including ASX and ASIC lodgements, maintaining statutory registers, and assisting with board and governance processes
* Support listed entity compliance obligations, including AGM preparation, reporting cycles and governance documentation
* Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements across the business, including technology, finance, procurement, marketing and data‐related contracts
* Partner with internal teams to provide practical legal advice on corporate, commercial and regulatory matters
* Contribute to governance improvements and assist in identifying opportunities to enhance processes and practices
* Support legal projects and contribute to the development of precedents, training materials and knowledge sharing within the team
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and collaborate with external legal providers where required
This role exists to provide commercially focused legal support while building capability across a broad range of corporate and regulatory disciplines.
About You
You're a lawyer with solid foundations who is either looking to transition in‐house or build on your existing in‐house experience. You enjoy variety, are highly organised and thrive in a role where you can work across multiple matters at pace.
You're proactive, solutions‐focused and bring a practical mindset to your work, with the ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse stakeholder group.
Experience & Skills That Count
* Strong foundation in corporate, commercial or regulatory law
* Background in a top‐tier, mid‐tier firm or in‐house legal team
* Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements
* Exposure to corporate governance, company secretarial or regulatory compliance matters
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of work and competing priorities
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively
* Current practising certificate in New South Wales
The Right Mindset
* Collaborative and team‐oriented, contributing to a positive and high‐performing culture
* Curious and solutions‐focused, with a willingness to learn and grow across new areas
* Proactive, organised and detail‐oriented
* Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‐paced environment
The Stockland Proposition
We're a community: a supportive, empowered team that works as one to create better places and experiences for everyone, including ourselves. We're committed to building an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.
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