Reach Legal Consultant | Real Estate Lawyer | Melbourne

Description

The Opportunity

Join a leading education organisation in a role that will strengthen your legal career.

Duration: 2 months Arrangement: Full time (hybrid) Location: Melbourne

About You

You are an experienced transactional real estate lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' experience, bringing a strong track record from private practice or in-house roles within large organisations.

Your Experience & Expertise:

Demonstrated experience advising on a broad range of property and construction law matters within a government, statutory authority, private practice or in-house environmentStrong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases, licences, easements and other property-related agreementsProven ability to advise on complex property transactions and land use matters relating to public infrastructure, education assets and government-owned landExperience supporting property development and infrastructure projects, including site feasibility assessments, title reviews, due diligence processes and land acquisition mattersStrong understanding of land title issues and the ability to identify legal risks associated with property ownership, development and occupationUnderstanding of planning, land use and property development frameworksExperience providing legal advice on leasing and licensing arrangements involving public assets and third-party occupiersFamiliarity with compulsory acquisition processes, native title matters and Aboriginal cultural heritage considerations, including associated regulatory requirementsAbility to provide strategic, practical and risk-based legal advice on property disputes, land access issues and related regulatory mattersStrong legal drafting skills, including preparation of agreements, licences, advice notes and other property documentationStrong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills with experience supporting government agencies, project teams, school leadership, operational stakeholders and third-party organisationsAbility to supervise, mentor and provide technical guidance to junior lawyers and team membersUnderstanding of government procurement, governance and public sector decision-making processes would be beneficial

Attributes:

Strong technical property law capability combined with practical commercial judgementStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex legal and operational issuesExcellent communication skills with the ability to provide concise and practical advice to non-legal stakeholdersConfident stakeholder manager capable of building trusted relationships across government, project and operational teamsCollaborative and supportive leadership style with the ability to mentor and guide junior team membersAdaptable and resilient with the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and evolving project environmentStrong attention to detail while maintaining focus on broader strategic and project objectives

Requirements:

Current Australian practising certificateRight to live and work in Australia

About Reach

Reach is the flexible legal resourcing platform of Ashurst Perkins Coie, a global law firm with more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices. Sitting within Advance, the firm's NewLaw division, we place lawyers and professionals where they're needed most — whether our clients need to meet a surge in demand, cover leave, bridge a recruitment gap, or bring in specialist expertise.

Why join Reach?

Reach gives you the flexibility to build a career that fits your life — not the other way around. We work with talented consultants across a broad range of specialties, matching the right people with the right opportunities.

Here's what you can expect as a Reach consultant:

Flexibility and choice — control over how, when, and where you work, on terms that suit your life. A genuine partnership — a dedicated Reach team who will get to know you and actively champion your career goals. The backing of a global firm — the resources, reputation, and culture of Ashurst Perkins Coie, including access to clients doing market-leading work and a refreshingly open and inclusive community.

Interested?

Ready to find out more? Apply now or get in touch with Adam Saunders, our Talent Solutions Advisor, at adam.saunders@ashurstperkins.com — we'd love to hear from you.