Are you a dynamic and experienced legal professional with a passion for property law?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our innovative and forward-thinking team as a Legal Counsel – Property!
Reporting to the Head of Legal Services & General Counsel, this role is crucial in providing legal support to internal clients across our diverse business as we go through a transformative period including refreshing our retail partners at our International terminal.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Provide accurate, commercially astute, and timely legal advice, focusing on commercial contracts and effective deal finalisation.
- Continuously improve precedents, legal tools, and templates to enhance the efficiency of legal processes.
- Offer reliable support to the senior lawyers in the team and develop internal relationships with clients as a trusted and valued business partner.
Who we are
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) is a proud, Queensland-based company that manages Brisbane Airport (BNE), an award-winning hub and a key gateway to Australia and the world.
On airport land, spanning 2700 hectares, we are also home to over 20,000 employees and 425 businesses. We are investing $5.6 billion in BNE over the next decade, building an Airport City that connects people, creates community and supports our economy for generations to come.
Our Culture
Our culture is built on our values of care, communication, collaboration and courage. We understand that fostering a positive and inclusive work environment is key to our success. Everyone at BAC brings rich and diverse perspectives to our workplace, strengthening our collective knowledge and ensuring that BNE will continue to connect us as the gateway to Queensland.
This opportunity will expose you to the diversity and excitement of the Airport environment, and provide you with the opportunity to use your skills, experience and enthusiasm to help support BAC's Legal team.
What we offer
- Hybrid working environment – with flexible work arrangements.
- A great culture – we were recently awarded multiple Employer of Choice Awards for 2023 and the General Counsel was shortlisted in the Australian Corporate Lawyer awards in 2023!
- A collaborative, fun and inclusive team of lawyers and other professionals who work together and where support is always on hand. Our team is very well connected with each other, respected by the business and has strong business partnering arrangements in place.
- A great legal operations function and systems with support for administrative matters.
- Competitive salary + eligibility for annual bonus, 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Free parking at Skygate, Domestic and International terminals anywhere, anytime for as long as you need!
- Paid parental leave
- Extra leave day at Christmas - on us!
- Personal and professional development opportunities including mentoring and leadership programs
- Employee wellbeing initiatives; group strategy days, team events, professional talks
Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
- Provide legal advice on contract preparation, interpretation, and drafting, including negotiation with external counterparties.
- Be vigilant and alert to potential risks in transactions, new business initiatives, or changes in law.
- Provide legal advice on a variety of lease agreements, including complex commercial, industrial, aviation, and retail leases.
- Offer legal guidance on all property-related issues, including lease disputes and lease options.
- Instruct and manage inputs from external counsel when required.
- Provide timely reporting on material issues and risk exposures, along with proposed solutions to senior legal team members.
- Liaise with external legal advisers on various issues, including cost management, service, advice, and risk and compliance matters.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential:
- Law degree and admission to practice in QLD as a solicitor.
- Commercial legal experience in private practise or in house.
Preferred:
- Top tier legal firm or high performing In-house legal experience
- Experience in property law, commercial alternative dispute resolution
- Experience in drafting commercial agreements, and in particular, property leasing and agreement for lease transactions, and construction related documents.
Next steps
If you have the expertise and passion to succeed in this?role, we’d love to hear from you!
- Please apply now with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability.
- As a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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