In-House Legal Counsel

NEW rare opportunity to secure an in-house role with an organisation operating in the upper strata of the major development arena!

This role offers a supportive and flexible work environment, including:

Choose to work full-time or part-time 4 days/week

Work directly with senior management in a close-knit team

Incredible work life balance

Attractive remuneration package including free onsite CBD-based staff parking

Opportunity to work on premium projects with a leading private developer.

About the Company Law Staff is managing a rare in-house lawyer role, focused on high-profile property projects. Headquartered in Brisbane (but with a nationwide presence), the company’s portfolio spans commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments across multiple states, reflecting its reputation for quality and innovation.

As a growing developer making waves in the market, they are known for delivering landmark, widely recognised projects that set the benchmark in the industry. Their close-knit, high-performing legal team is seeking an In-House Property Lawyer with a passion for property development to contribute to high-value, complex projects respected across the property sector.

The Opportunity This role has been created due to company growth, where the successful candidate will have the luxury of choosing whether their engagement is full-time or part-time arrangements (4 days/week).

Reporting to the head of legal, key responsibilities include:

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including leases, construction agreements, consultant agreements, NDAs, and regulatory applications

Providing legal advice on property development, planning, leasing, construction, and consultancy matters

Supervising and supporting mid-level lawyers within the team

Managing and liaising with external counsel and consultants for outsourced matters

Providing guidance on project-related legal and regulatory issues.

About You You will bring:

4-7 years post-admission experience

Proven experience in property, and planning and development experience is desirable but not essential

Ability to support the team and contribute to high-value, complex property projects

Experience supervising and mentoring junior lawyers

Strong analytical, drafting, communication, and problem-solving skills

Interest in high-value, complex property projects

Full work rights in Australia.

Why Apply Through Law Staff

Hassle-Free Process:

We manage the entire recruitment process, saving you time and effort

Transparent Communication:

You’ll receive regular updates throughout the process

Seamless Experience:

We ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes

Insider Knowledge:

Benefit from our tailored guidance and industry expertise for your application and interview

As this opportunity is commercially sensitive, initial expressions of interest should be directed in confidence to:

Georgina See - georgina@lawstaff.com.au

Trudy Reading - trudy@lawstaff.com.au

Law Staff | 260 Queen Street, Brisbane | (07) 3221 1229

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