Senior Legal Counsel

Join us and share our Vision:

‘All people affordably housed in neighborhoods that support life opportunities’

Housing Choices Australia (Housing Choices) is a leading and growing national not-for-profit housing provider. Our goal is to ensure that people are housed in inclusive communities and to create homes that encourage a sense of belonging. We own and/or manage more than 7,000 homes, accommodating over 8500 tenants across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, New South Wales and Western Australia. 

We provide a culture that supports individuals to be their best, with opportunities for personal and career development. We are committed to cultivating an equal, diverse, and inclusive environment for our staff, residents, and stakeholders. 

Opportunity

HCA is a leading national social housing provider. We develop and manage our own properties, work closely with the construction industry and financial institutions and partner with the state and federal government to manage some parts of our property portfolio. To support our commercial success and expansion, the HCA Legal team is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with a minimum of 8 years of post-admission experience in property development, construction, finance or other related commercial matters. 

The legal and governance team is a close-knit, hardworking team that works well with a strong sense of trust and camaraderie. The team is growing and this role will report directly to the Executive General Manager, Legal and Governance and work together with other experienced Legal team members. 

The role will ideally suit a team-oriented person keen to learn, develop and provide leadership and support to other members of the Legal & Governance Team.  HCA has a genuine flexible/hybrid work policy with five weeks of annual leave to improve employee well-being. The role can also be done on compressed hours (38hrs in 4 days) or part-time (0.8FTE).

The position is a full-time ongoing role based in Melbourne (close to Melbourne Central station). 
 

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About You

• Tertiary qualification in law and holder of the current practising certificate (or ability to readily regain practising certificate). 
• 8 years + post-admission experience. 
• Experience in leading large transactions. 
• Proven and significant experience in property, development, construction, finance or corporate (or related) law 
• Demonstrated interest in NFP or community sector. 
• Well-developed conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills, sound commercial judgement, and decision-making ability, including identifying key issues. 
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and relationship development skills 
• Ability to coach, mentor, and support team members and operate in a strong team environment.

Desirable 

• Strong knowledge and experience in the social housing sector

We are seeking someone with sound technical skills and knowledge combined with a collaborative and flexible partnering style and strong commitment to our vision and mission. 

What we offer in return

• 5 Weeks Annual Leave 
• Flexible working arrangements
• Salary Packaging for living expenses, meal, and entertainment expenses
• Excellent career development opportunities
• Recognition program 
• Salary Continuance Insurance
• 16 weeks paid parental leave

Please note that it is a minimum requirement of this position that all appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Criminal History or Police Check conducted by Housing Choices Australia and the successful post holder to:

• Agree and undergo any other employment screening as required by Housing Choices - including but not restricted to Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons and NDIS Worker (this will be as applicable based on the state location and/or function of the role)
• Agree and comply with Child Safety policies and procedures
• Provide a current driver’s license and willingness to travel across Housing Choices’ locations, if and as required.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact - Danae Benjamin -Executive General Manager, Legal & Governance on 03 8636 9***.

Applicants should address the requirements of the role and include a covering letter outlining your suitability for the position as outlined in the job advert. 

Housing Choices reserves the right to cease recruitment proceedings earlier upon appointing a suitable candidate for the role. This opportunity is only open to candidates with appropriate legal working rights within Australia. Housing Choices recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce. We celebrate and respect our people's differences and are committed to being inclusive. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and persons with a disability to apply.

Applications Close:  22 April 2024