In-house Special Counsel

In-house Special Counsel

Our client has grown considerably, developing a reputation for commitment and quality and providing personalised, bespoke service to our well-respected clients across its property and commercial practice areas.

Our client is seeking an intelligent and well-organised lawyer to join a high-performing legal team. You will work with a group of experienced in-house lawyers who are all friendly and easy to work with. 

We are seeking someone with: 

• 4-8 years PQE
• Experience working on property transactions, including commercial property leasing, acquisitions and disposals. Ideally, you will have experience handling an extensive commercial leasing portfolio.
• Training gained working at a top-tier, mid-tier or specialist property law firm or well regarded in-house team.
• Prior in-house experience is desirable but not essential.
• Must have a friendly and energetic personality and a good sense of humour.
• a mix of litigation as well as property and commercial transactions;
• research case law, legislation, and court rules;
• prepare court documents, contracts, and other transactional documents;

Suiting candidates at both the Senior Associate/Special Counsel level, the successful applicant will be required to work on a range of development transactions for a number of private and listed clients, reporting directly into a lead Partner and working autonomously whenever appropriate. You will get direct client contact and the opportunity to engage in business development and be given every opportunity to build a practice of your own. The successful applicant will work on everything from:

As a valued member of the team, you will have:

• planning and development agreements;
• marketing agreements and deeds;
• project delivery agreements;
• acquisition and sale of commercial and development sites; and
• Coordination of construction, financing and tax teams.
• experience and/or a keen interest in litigation as well as property and commercial transactions;
• commercial acumen with solid research and analytical skills;
• excellent communication, negotiation and drafting skills;
• an ability to work to tight timeframes, collaboratively and at times autonomously; and
• opportunity to provide service excellence and make a real difference for our clients;
• regular in-house training, team events and recognition;
• health and well-being initiatives; and
• an inclusive, positive, and rewarding environment.

Please apply online using the links below. Otherwise, please call Bonnie Brady on 0478 292 *** quoting the above job title or send your CV direct to ******@ypsolutions.com.au.

All discussions will be in strict confidence, and your CV details will not be passed to any third party or prospective employer until instructed by you.