General Counsel

Vor 4 Tagen

Sydney, Österreich ClearCompany Vollzeit

General Counsel - Construction & Development. Lead legal strategy in high-rise residential, mixed-use, and retail. Apply now for a pivotal role with our client, a leading high-rise developer

Are you a seasoned legal professional passionate about construction and development law? Our client, a leading high-rise developer, seeks a visionary General Counsel to provide top-tier legal counsel and leadership across their expansive business operations. This role is pivotal in supporting key stakeholders, including senior management and executives, in navigating complex legal landscapes and driving strategic initiatives forward.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Counsel Leadership: Lead a team of legal professionals to provide comprehensive support across diverse business operations and projects.

Contractual Expertise: Review, draft, and negotiate a wide array of legal and commercial agreements, emphasising construction, development, realty, and property-related matters. This includes retail and commercial leasing, acquisitions, disposals, and licensing.

Strata and Property Law: Evaluate contracts for sale, strata by-laws, and other relevant strata documents to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.

Risk Management: Provide commercially-focused advice to minimise risks and achieve cost-effective solutions across various legal matters.

Litigation Management: Manage commercial litigation strategies, coordinate with external counsel, and represent the company in court and tribunal settings.

Corporate Compliance: Assist with corporate governance, maintain corporate registers, and develop compliance policies and procedures.

Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external parties, including employees, financiers, JV partners, regulators, and external counsel.

Statutory Compliance: Oversee ongoing statutory compliance requirements such as Safe Work, Fair Trading, and Fair Work regulations.

Legal Strategy: Develop and implement legal strategies, providing structuring advice for all legal entities within the organisation.

Legislative Impact: Advise on the business implications of legislation, including the D&BP Act, RAB Act, SOP Act, and other relevant laws.

Risk Assessment: Ensure all legal documentation reflects appropriate risk profiles and manage agreements between internal entities and third parties.

Negotiation Oversight: Manage day-to-day negotiations and amendments to standard documentation with subcontractors and consultants.

Dispute Resolution: Oversee and resolve disputes with third parties, including post-completion issues, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.

Legal Training and Development: Provide day-to-day legal advice, legal training, and development opportunities to enhance the legal capabilities of the business.

Project Interface: Collaborate with project teams to anticipate and resolve commercial and contract-related issues and disputes.

External Counsel Management: Instruct and oversee external law firms, managing budgets, directing legal strategies, and representing the organisation effectively.

Corporate Compliance Oversight: Manage both external and internal corporate compliance issues, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

Post-Completion Management: Address and manage all post-completion issues associated with business operations effectively.

Team Leadership: Manage, train, and direct an in-house legal team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Relationship Management: Engage, maintain, and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support legal initiatives and business objectives.

Why Join?

Prestigious Projects: Contribute to landmark high-rise developments that shape urban landscapes.

Career Advancement: Opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Collaborative Culture: Join a collaborative team committed to excellence and innovation in construction and development.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Law degree with current Australian practicing certificate.
  • Over 10 years PQE in construction, property, corporate law & litigation.
  • Extensive construction and litigation experience preferred.
  • Proven ability to liaise with senior management.
  • Strong drafting and communication skills.
  • Exceptional multitasking and stakeholder management.
  • Effective leadership, time management, and critical thinking.
  • Team player with autonomous problem-solving skills.

If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in construction and development law, ready to make a significant impact in a leading organisation, we encourage you to apply for this exceptional opportunity. Take the next step in your legal career with our client. Apply now and help redefine the future of urban development.

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