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Legal Counsel – Property
Posted 2 hours ago
Location
Melbourne,
Victoria
Specialty
Legal, Risk & Compliance and Legal Support
Job Type
Permanent
Job ID
44317
Job Details

u&u Recruitment Partners are pleased to be partnering with an ASX listed energy client, who has experienced substantial growth over the past two years.
 
Our client is seeking a mid-level property lawyer (ideally 4+ years’ PQE) to join its high-performing in-house legal team. Melbourne-based. The Team The legal function comprises approximately 10 lawyers, operating in a flat structure and reporting into a highly regarded General Counsel. The property stream works closely with a senior property and environment lawyer and a broader property team (including several non-legally qualified property specialists). You will also work closely with senior stakeholders across the retail and commercial business units. The Role This position will focus primarily on retail, commercial and industrial property leasing matters, including:

  • Sub-leases across major brands;

  • Head lease and sub-lease arrangements;

  • Commercial and industrial depots;

  • Wholesale and dealer site arrangements

  • Lease management for large national retail footprints.

The role will suit a lawyer comfortable managing high-volume commercial leasing work while also engaging with broader property-related and contractual matters.

There is scope to expand into general commercial advisory work depending on interest and capability. About You

  • 4+ years’ PQE gained in a reputable law firm or in-house environment;

  • Strong grounding in property and retail leasing;

  • Confident managing matters autonomously;

  • Commercially astute, pragmatic and solutions-focused; and

  • A self-starter who enjoys stakeholder engagement and ownership of files.

How to Apply

For more information or a confidential discussion please call Matt Brown at u&u on 0438 505 280 or email matt.brown@uandu.com quoting reference number 44317.
 
We look forward to receiving your application and assisting you with your job search.
 
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