Corporate Counsel, Property (24-month)

Corporate Counsel, Property (24-month)

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Australia Post Description & Requirements

Help us deliver like never before

Australia Post is delivering like never before. From the vehicles that we drive, to the small businesses that make our communities thrive. We’re delivering for the environment, for our communities, for our customers and for our people. We’re moving forward and we want you to come along for the ride. About the opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Legal, you will be responsible for managing and influencing stakeholders on a range of real estate and general advisory matters. What you’ll deliver with us

As a trusted advisor for our Group Property team, you will: Negotiate sale, acquisition and leasing agreements for significant industrial sites Advise on property portfolio management, including industrial and retail leasing Advise on a broad range of general real estate matters including, environmental, heritage and construction Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements that achieve business objectives and allocate risk in accordance with risk appetite Provide pragmatic legal support to your stakeholders to manage their legal obligations in accordance with Australia Post’s risk appetite and regulatory framework Assist the enterprise to meet its strategic objectives and priorities Provide independent, strategically focused legal advice that adds value for Australia Post Be a team player, support your peers, and promote the value and reputation of Group Legal Be aware of emerging trends and new legislation, and be able to incorporate these changes into your legal advice Advocate for strong corporate ethics and governance Develop and maintain standard form legal documentation, resources and toolkits Optimise the value and quality of legal services from external legal resources Assist in training the business to understand its legal rights and compliance obligations Proactively look for opportunities to simplify the way we deliver legal services to the enterprise About you

As a trusted advisor to the business, you will need to have: At least 5 years post‑admission experience, having worked at a top‑tier firm, or having relevant in‑house experience Strong leasing (commercial and retail) experience Great problem‑solving skills and the ability to generate pragmatic, commercially focussed solutions to assist in the success of business initiatives Excellent drafting and communication skills The ability to build strong relationships and effectively influence internal and external stakeholders. Experience in any of the following areas of practice would be of additional value, but is not essential – litigation, construction, and regulated industries. How we’ll deliver for you

Join one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse workforces in Australia, where we’re all ages, genders and come from all walks of life We deliver on our values of Trust, Inclusivity, Empowerment and Safety every day. They’re the TIES that bind our team together Immerses yourself in the AP Way – where every single team member partakes in a learning module to help understand the vital role we play in delivering on our strategy and purpose We’re delivering together

At Australia Post, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we operate, live and gather as employees. We believe our business should reflect the diverse communities we operate in and are proud to be an inclusive workplace for people from all walks of life. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders and backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, People with Disability, LGBTQIA+ and Refugees. We are one of the largest organisations in Australia to successfully achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free recruitment process and workplace for those living with a disability and are committed to reviewing and removing bias in our processes to create a gender‑equitable recruitment experience and workplace. If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact our Diversity & Inclusion team on inclusivecareers@auspost.com.au . See and hear more about what it’s like to work in business support with us #J-18808-Ljbffr