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Senior Legal Counsel – National Property Development GroupGatehouse Legal Recruitment • Melbourne CBD, VIC, AU
Senior Legal Counsel – National Property Development Group

Senior Legal Counsel – National Property Development Group

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment • Melbourne CBD, VIC, AU
30+ days ago
Job description
  • 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.

Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Barry McGrath on 0429 354 330 or email barry@gatehouselegal.com.au.

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Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Barry McGrath on 0429 354 330 or email barry@gatehouselegal.com.au.

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