Senior Legal Counsel – National Property Development Group

• Senior in-house opportunity with a leading national developer
• Mentor junior lawyers and advise senior stakeholders
• No billables | Property development focus | Mandarin essential

Lead legal strategy on major property developments while mentoring juniors in a collaborative, high-performing in-house team.

The Opportunity

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Property Development Lawyer to join a highly regarded national property developer in a senior in-house capacity.

This role will suit a lawyer with at least 8 years’ PQE who enjoys being close to the commercial decision-making process and wants to play a strategic role across major residential and mixed-use developments. Working as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you’ll provide practical legal guidance across the full development lifecycle while mentoring junior team members and coordinating external legal providers.

On Offer

• Join a leading national property developer with an established pipeline of landmark projects across Victoria and NSW.
• A senior in-house role with broad exposure to property development, acquisitions, and commercial matters.
• Opportunity to mentor and support junior legal team members.
• Work closely with senior executives and key business stakeholders across the organisation.
• Manage and coordinate leading external law firms and consultants.
• No billable hours or time recording.
• Genuine work-life balance with standard office hours.

The Ideal Candidate

You will bring:

• Minimum 4 years’ PQE gained within a reputable law firm or in-house environment.
• Strong experience in property development, acquisitions, or related property matters.
• Mandarin / Chinese language skills (written and verbal) are essential for stakeholder communication.