Senior legal counsel (sydney)

The Prospect – Help build places people love to live. Join Stockland's Group Legal team and step into a role where no two days are the same. This is an opportunity to shift gears into a broad, commercially focused in‐house role, working across corporate, regulatory, governance and business‐facing legal matters that shape how we operate as a listed organisation. Senior Legal Counsel with a strong corporate foundation who is ready to bring their legal expertise into a dynamic, fast‐paced in‐house environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead and advise on corporate governance, ASX and regulatory compliance, company secretarial matters and provide support for identifying upcoming changes to law and regulation impacting the organisation.
• Provide legal support on complex commercial and corporate matters, including technology, finance and procurement contracts.
• Partner with Finance, Treasury and other business units to navigate emerging legal issues and support business outcomes.
• Support cyclical reporting obligations and listed entity compliance requirements, applying strong knowledge of the Corporations Act and ASX Listing Rules.
• Work across diverse and often emerging matters, researching, problem‐solving, applying critical thinking and delivering commercially focused legal solutions to support business operations.
• Contribute to strategic projects and continuous improvement in governance practices.
• Mentor and support junior lawyers while fostering knowledge sharing across the team.

About You

You're operating at a Senior Associate level or equivalent and ready to transition in‐house, or you are an established in‐house lawyer looking to broaden your scope. You enjoy variety, thrive in fast‐paced environments and are motivated by the opportunity to partner closely with the business.

You're curious, adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity, bringing a practical mindset and a willingness to get across new areas quickly.

Experience & Skills That Count

• Strong foundation in corporate and commercial law.
• Experience advising on corporate governance, regulatory compliance and listed entity obligations.
• Strong background in corporations law and ASX Listing Rules.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Substantial relevant post‐admission experience, background in a top‐tier or international firm or mid‐tier law firm at Senior Associate level or equivalent or as a senior in‐house lawyer.
• Must hold a current relevant practising certificate in a State Supreme Court and the High Court of Australia.
• Ability to work across multiple disciplines as a true generalist and manage competing priorities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to partner across functions, build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and influence outcomes.
• Confidence to engage and manage external counsel where appropriate.
• Comfortable with technology, including the use of AI.

The Right Mindset

Collaborative and team‐oriented, ready to step in and support where needed.

Curious and solutions‐focused, with a willingness to research and explore new areas.

Resilient and adaptable, comfortable working at pace and navigating change.

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.