Seeking a senior property development lawyer to join growing organisation as its first in-house counsel. Leading property development, construction and investments group Work closely with senior members of this fast paced, agile organisation Set the stage as the company’s first in-house counsel With a diversified property portfolio spanning retail, commercial and residential developments, our client Oreana has evolved from a family partnership to an industry leading property development, construction and investments group, recognised for its fully integrated approach to development servicing the full lifespan of projects, from site acquisition, to development and construction, and all the way through to asset management. This well respected organisation now wishes to recruit a commercially astute, senior property development lawyer to join its high performing team as the organisation’s first in-house counsel. Reporting to the Director of Property and working closely with the business, you will be responsible for providing high quality legal advice on all property development and corporate finance matters across a number of jurisdictions, and to a lesser extent construction matters; as well as providing support in relation to a broader portfolio of work including acquisitions, corporate governance, intellectual property, and general commercial and regulatory issues. You will regularly liaise with the Executive management team and broader Development team, and manage external legal advisers as required. The successful candidate will be an experienced property development lawyer with at least 8 to 10 years’ post qualification experience including retail and commercial leasing experience. Candidates offering additional finance and/or broader corporate experience will be highly regarded. You must have excellent communication skills, strong negotiation skills, an ability to build good working relationships, be proactive, be collaborative, have the ability to work well in a fast paced environment, and take a practical, strategic, solution focused approach to matters. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious senior professional who wants to progress their career in the corporate sector. You will have gained your experience while working for a leading law firm or undertaking a similar in-house role. For a confidential discussion regarding this interesting and rewarding position please contact our exclusively retained consultant, Nalini Moore. Location: Melbourne Ref: MCNM21783 Closing date: Monday 10 February 2025 For a confidential discussion regarding this position please contact our exclusively retained consultant, Nalini Moore: E: nalini.mooremahlab.com.au M: 0412 755 495 Mahlab is Australia’s leading independent legal recruitment consultancy. We specialise in placing lawyers into corporations, government and private practice law firms throughout Australia and internationally. For industry and salary advice, or to register your details for consideration, please visit our website www.mahlab.com.au or contact us in Melbourne (03) 9629 2111 and Sydney (02) 9241 1199.