Senior Legal Adviser - Property, Leasing and Development

About the role

Bupa is hiring a Senior Legal Adviser for its in-house legal team in Melbourne, covering property, leasing and development matters. The role works closely with Property, Development and operational teams, partnering with stakeholders across the business to give commercially focused legal advice, with a focus on leasing and property transactions and development projects. It is a 12-month fixed-term contract with hybrid working.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of property, leasing and development matters and negotiate practical solutions
• Provide pragmatic legal advice that supports informed decision-making across the project lifecycle
• Support leasing transactions, property acquisitions and disposals, including legal due diligence, risk assessment and transaction management
• Advise on construction and development projects, including negotiating and managing construction and consultancy agreements
• Mentor colleagues, share expertise and support the legal team
• Contribute to best practice in the property legal function and support legal technology initiatives

Required profile

• Degree in law and a current practising certificate in a state Supreme Court and the High Court of Australia
• Significant post-admission experience in-house or in private practice, including property, commercial and contracting advice
• Experience dealing with commercial clients and counterparties in written and verbal communication, including negotiations
• Proven ability to advise senior stakeholders and influence decisions in a complex business environment

What we offer

• Hybrid working, with a mix of time in the office and at home
• Career development initiatives and opportunities to learn and grow