Your new company
This successful property developer and builder has been established for over 25 years in Australia and has an excellent reputation in the residential property sector, which is the focus of their projects. They pride themselves on producing high quality development projects and delivering on this by prioritising the importance of working in a collaborative manner with their internal peers, as well as their external partners.
Your new role
This is an exciting sole in-house opportunity for an experienced Construction Lawyer to join the company's Senior Leadership Team as a valued legal and strategic advisor to support the company's business objectives while minimising legal risks. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing all legal affairs for the company, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations, managing litigation, and overseeing relevant transactions.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Provide advice and support to the CEO and senior managers on legal and governance matters;
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including construction contracts, vendor agreements, subcontractor agreements and leases;
- Handle disputes, claims and litigation matters (e.g. Security of Payment Act claims and NCAT matters), working closely with external counsel as required;
- Anticipate and identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate those risks;
- Ensure the company's activities comply with relevant laws, regulations and industry standards in the construction sector;
- Advise on corporate governance matters, including corporate structure, board governance, and compliance with corporate policies.
What you'll need to succeed
You must hold an unrestricted Australian Practising Certificate and have at least 8+ years' PAE, with a predominant focus in construction law (both front-end and back-end matters). Additional experience in property, development and planning matters will be highly regarded. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, it is critical that you have a solutions-focused approach and are a high-level strategic thinker who enjoys working collaboratively to deliver effective results. Excellent negotiation and communication skills are also essential.
What you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer with strong experience in the construction and/or property development sector who is looking to take a step-up into a sole In-House Counsel role. As a member of the SLT, this is an opportunity to apply your superior problem-solving skills and influence strategic decision-making. Being a sole in-house position with a high degree of autonomy, this is an opportunity to shape an in-house legal function while having the support of external counsel as required.
This is a permanent role based in the Sydney CBD and requires a candidate who is willing to work from the organisation's prime offices on a full-time basis.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, you can email your CV to Tina Kokkalis at [email protected] or call her on
(02) 8226 9664 for a confidential discussion.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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