Legal Counsel

• Report to Senior Legal Counsel & COO/General Counsel
• Sydney CDB based (on-site position)

The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing timely, effective and strategic legal advice on everything from large-scale corporate and real-estate transactions to corporate compliance, construction matters, disputes, workplace relations, operational issues, debt/equity matters.

What is the Living Company?

The Living Company is a transformative force in the Australian residential living market with a vision to reshape the way people live by delivering sustainable, community-focused, and high-quality living spaces across Australia. Since 2014, we've evolved from just Scape Australia to now encompass Student Living (Purpose-Built Student Accommodation, Scape Australia), Rent to Live (RTL Co.), Affordable Living and Lifestyle Living (Retirement Living, Aveo).

Key responsibilities:

The key focus areas of the role will include (but not limited to):

• Legal Advice & Compliance: Provide strategic, solution-focused legal advice across the business. Support governance, manage risk, and ensure legal compliance.
• Contracts & Documentation: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and legal documents with precision and efficiency.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal teams, external advisors, and government bodies. Manage external legal providers to ensure commercially sound outcomes.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks, support expansion into new development areas, and promote a culture of legal awareness across the business.

Here's what you'll bring:

• Qualifications: Law degree + current Australian Practising Certificate
• Experience: 3–6 years post-admission, ideally with 1+ years in-house and exposure to corporate or real estate law
• Legal Breadth: Commercial contracts, corporations law, property, construction, IP, privacy, compliance or litigation experience viewed favourably
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to provide clear, commercial legal advice on complex issues
• Communication: Strong written and verbal skills with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Problem Solving: Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong ownership
• Team Player: Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Why should you join us?

At The Living Company, we don't just create a great place to work - we the good vibes every single day! Here’s a sneak peek at some of the perks that come with joining our team:

• 2024 Australia's Best Places to Work by Great Place To Work Australia,
• Your birthday, your way – Take a day off to celebrate however you like. It’s your special day, after all!
• Recharge with a Bueller Day – Need a breather? Enjoy a recharge day because we know life gets busy.
• ‘Escapes’ on us – You and a +1 can enjoy up to 5 nights free at any of our incredible buildings across the country. The ultimate staycation!
• Generous referral bonuses – Know someone who would love Scape as much as you do? Refer them and be rewarded.
• Support when you need it – Access to EAP, Sonder, and all the tools to ensure you’re feeling your best, in and out of work.
• Fitness perks – Enjoy access to Scape gyms and discounted memberships to Anytime Fitness to keep you moving and motivated.

THE FINE PRINT

At The Living Company we believe that we are most successful and effective when we work together as a team, so please be aware that The Living Company HQ teams work in the office 5 days per week.

This is a great time to be joining a growing business that is willing and able to make a difference for our customers, stakeholders and the community as a whole. If this role sounds like the challenge, you have been looking for, apply now!

No Agencies - unsolicited resumes will not be accepted or considered at this time

At The Living Company, we honor and welcome the rich heritage and contributions of First Nations and Indigenous peoples. Our workplace embraces diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment that respects and values your culture, traditions, and perspectives. Join us in building a harmonious and empowered community where everyone's voice is heard and celebrated.