Job Description
In‑House property role in a thriving Australian owned business | Are you looking for an alternative to billables?
Senior Legal Counsel – 7 years + to Special Counsel level
Outstanding Salary | Growing Australian business
ACQUISITIONS | DISPOSALS | LEASING | DEVELOPMENTS
Our Client
Our client is an Australian success story impacting the lives of many Australians through its various business interests. There is now an exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join the in‑house team in Melbourne.
The Role
This role will suit Property Lawyers with 7 years + up to Special Counsel level experience across a whole range of property matters. Your role will be varied and will include drafting, reviewing, negotiating and preparation of contracts of sale, leases, agreements for lease, licences, easements, and ancillary property documents. In addition, you will liaise with external counsel, conduct due diligence on acquisitions, monitor changes in legislation and case law relevant to commercial property and assist with dispute resolution.
Full PD available on request to suitable applicants
What’s on offer
Outstanding salary, move away from billables, varied and challenging work and joining an iconic Australian business are all offer with this role. Are you sick of billables? Do you want to move away from a traditional practising role? Are you ready for a challenge? This is the role for you – don’t miss it – call us now!
To Apply
Please register your interest online using the links in this advertisement.
You can also email antonia@ablethorpe.com or call Antonia Ordon via our reception team on 03 9923 7454 leaving your full name, number and email.
All discussions will be in strict confidence and your CV or details will not be passed to any third party or prospective employer, including our client until instructed by you.
Ablethorpe Recruitment have been exclusively appointed to fulfil this role.
About Us
Ablethorpe Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment agency operating in Australia and internationally.
Our team have been awarded Best Agency (Legal) VIC and Best Legal Recruiter (Stuart Ablethorpe) VIC 2022 across the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Sourcr Awards
For the best specialist advice in positioning your legal career whether that be getting the right experience to progress to Senior Associate, Partner or General Counsel, obtaining your next in‑house legal counsel or private practice role, or simply maximising your review, contact our consultants for a confidential discussion
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Job Details
Posted Date:
March 5, 2026
Job Type:
Legal
Location:
Melbourne, Australia
Company:
Ablethorpe Recruitment
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Don't miss this opportunity! Apply now and join our team.