General Counsel

We represent a leading Australian development and construction company who are responsible for shaping much of the Australian landscape.ConstructionOur client prides themselves on delivering innovative and sustainable projects across Australia. They have a strong reputation for their work on high profile and challenging projects across various sectors including commercial, government, real estate, retirement, sporting, health, tourism, education and retail.Position DescriptionThis role will see you taking responsibility for the full range of legal and corporate governance functions across the business. You will take on the responsibility for all property, development, and construction matters including:providing strategic advice to all business areas with a particular focus on real estate, construction and corporate;advising on legislative changes across the real estate and construction industry;leading high level negotiations;educating and training the team in respect of legal and regulatory matters;managing disputes as and when they arise;ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies; andmanaging relationships with internal and external stakeholders and external legal advisers.On offer is a competitive salary, excellent culture and the opportunity to join a growing company at a pivot point in their journey.RequirementsThe ideal candidate will have a minimum of 15 years post admission experience in the property and/or construction industry. You will be in a senior role within your current organisation and entirely comfortable with the prospect of dealing with the executive and running the legal function.In addition, you will have:excellent commercial and financial acumen;outstanding persuasive communication skills; anda desire to work collaboratively.
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