Legal Counsel
Adobe
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Melbourne • Australia
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About the role
- Provide support in drafting, negotiating and advising on real estate matters relating to wind farm development projects, including land acquisition, leasing, access rights, easements, and property due diligence.
- Support the business with preparing and finalizing a variety of agreements to progress development activities, including procurement contracts, non-disclosure agreements and other related items.
- Collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team while also managing tasks and matters independently.
- Advise on Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) requirements in the context of real estate agreements in Australia.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and internal governance processes.
- Support project teams with strategic legal input throughout the development lifecycle of a wind farm.
Requirements
- Australian-qualified lawyer with a minimum of 4 years post-admission experience.
- Strong background in real estate law, particularly in large-scale or complex projects.
- Real estate experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or other major project developments.
- Exposure to land access negotiations and interacting with landowners.
- Experience coordinating external legal advisers and managing multiple stakeholders.
- Understanding of planning, environmental, and native title considerations relevant to project development (not essential but advantageous).
- Familiarity with FIRB requirements and processes as they apply to real estate transactions and agreements in Australia.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem solving skills, attention to detail, and commercial acumen.
Benefits
- A highly innovative, supportive and international environment with substantial opportunities for professional development
- The chance to work on some of the most exciting upcoming renewable energy projects in the region
- A purpose-driven career where your work directly contributes to a more sustainable future
- A culture that celebrates inclusion, wellbeing and diverse perspectives
- Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
- A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
- Flexible workplace arrangements
- 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
- 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carers Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
real estate lawland acquisitionleasingaccess rightseasementsproperty due diligencedrafting agreementsnegotiationcomplianceFIRB requirements
Soft Skills
collaborationindependent task managementcommunicationproblem solvingattention to detailcommercial acumen
Certifications
Australian-qualified lawyer