Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Legal Counsel
Job type: Contract
Contact name: Georgina See

Contact email: Georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: PL220525
Published: 24 days ago
Startdate: 12 June 2025 - 12 June 2025

Experienced Property Lawyer with at least 5 years post-admission experience?
  
Join a respected in-house legal team on a 3 to 6-month contract, with the opportunity to apply for permanent appointment at the end of the term. This role offers flexible part-time, full-time, or job-share arrangements, plus hybrid working (typically 2 days in-office).
  
Key Responsibilities
You’ll manage a varied property portfolio and provide advice on matters such as:

  • Drafting and reviewing leases, licences, easements, deeds, and access agreements

  • Land acquisitions and disposals (including under the Land Act)

  • Lodging Land Registry forms and supporting PEXA conveyancing

  • Managing land purchases via REIQ contracts

  • Voluntary Home Buy-Back Program matters

  • Trustee leases, permits, and management agreements

  • Advising on local land issues

  
Relevant Legislation You’ll Engage With

  • Local Government Act

  • Local Government Regulation

  • Property Law Act

  • Land Title Act

  • Land Act

  • Acquisition of Land Act

  • Trusts Act

  
Why This Role Stands Out
In addition to genuine flexible working arrangements, other benefits include:

  • 4 weeks annual leave

  • 15 days personal/sick leave

  • Carer’s, parental leave, and leave without pay options

  • Flextime or rostered days off

  • Employer superannuation of 12.5%

  • Competitive salary

  • Inclusive cultural leave policies and more!

  
Why Apply Through Law Staff?

  • Hassle-Free Process: We handle the recruitment from start to finish

  • Insider Knowledge: Get tailored advice on the role and team culture

  • Prompt Communication: You’ll be kept informed every step of the way

  • Trusted Partner: We’ve placed dozens of lawyers in rewarding in-house legal roles!

  
Interested?
Click APPLY to upload your profile or email your resume to:
  
Georgina See - georgina@lawstaff.com.au
 
Law Staff | 260 Queen St | Brisbane | (07) 3221 1229
Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.