Head of Legal

Head of Legal & Compliance (Property & Commercial) About the role This is a senior in-house legal role within an established Australian investment and property business operating across real assets and development projects.

Reporting to senior management, you will act as a trusted legal adviser across property transactions, commercial matters, governance and regulatory compliance.

The role is hands-on and suited to an experienced lawyer who is comfortable operating with autonomy, exercising sound judgement and balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.

While the business operates in a regulated environment, this is not a heavily process-driven or bureaucratic legal function.

The emphasis is on practical, high-quality legal advice that supports transactions, asset management and sustainable growth.

Key responsibilities Property & Commercial Legal Advice

Lead legal input on property acquisitions and disposals, including due diligence and transaction management

Draft, review and negotiate development agreements, leases and complex property documentation

Advise on asset management and operational property matters

Identify and manage legal risk across property and commercial transactions

Provide senior-level support on regulatory and compliance obligations relevant to the business

Assist with the maintenance and improvement of legal and compliance frameworks, policies and procedures

Identify emerging legal and regulatory risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies

Liaise with regulators and external advisers where required

Governance & Corporate Support

Provide legal support on governance matters, including policies, delegations and internal controls

Assist with board and executive documentation and reporting as required

Support sound corporate governance and record-keeping practices

External Counsel Management

Instruct, manage and review advice from external legal advisers

Ensure external advice is commercially focused, proportionate and cost effective

About you

Australian-qualified lawyer with at least

8 years’ post-admission experience

Strong background in

property law , with exposure to transactional and development work

Experience gained in private practice and/or in-house environments

Working knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks relevant to property or investment businesses

Commercial, pragmatic and confident operating as a senior in-house adviser

Comfortable engaging with executives and senior stakeholders

What this role offers

A senior, autonomous in-house role with meaningful responsibility

Direct access to commercial decision-makers

Broad exposure across property, commercial and governance matters

A stable, established business with a pragmatic operating style

Contact For a confidential discussion or further information, please contact

Ross Dakin on 0431267250 or ross@peppercornrecruitment.com.au

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