Legal Counsel - Property

About the role

We have a unique opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal Team and be based in our Sydney Head Office. This full-time, permanent role is ideal for candidates with experience in property (particularly leasing) who are keen to work in a dynamic, long-standing business. You will support the Head of Legal InfraBuild Australia and Head of Property, working closely with the legal and property teams across the business. This role offers a chance to gain valuable corporate and commercial in-house experience.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and negotiate property leases
• Stay updated on property law legislation and regulations
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on property-related matters
• Manage external lawyers for property transactions and leasing
• Advise on property transactions (sale and purchase)
• Engage with Treasury, Tax, Insurance, Finance and other cross functional teams on property matters
• Advise on FIRB (Foreign Investment Review Board) requirements for property leasing and transactions
• Assist with the preparation of Board and senior executive presentation materials on property matters
• Provide general commercial and corporate in-house legal support
• Ensure compliance with property law and manage related risks
• Conduct title searches, review easements, and perform due diligence and legal research on property issues
• Assist with property-related insurance claims and disputes
• Instruct and manage external legal engagement where necessary.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• 4 to 5 years of post-qualification experience, particularly in property leasing
• Admission to practice law in Australia
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to navigate complex property transactions
• Ability to work in an agile and dynamic environment and manage competing priorities
• Enthusiasm and a keen interest in achieving commercial objectives
• Excellent collaboration skills with other functional teams and stakeholders
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Good commercial acumen and ability to guide the business to make informed decisions on risk which are aligned to commercial objectives and the risk appetite of the business.

Key Benefits

Below are some of our key central benefits that are available to all employees. Other benefits may be available depending on your role or site.

• Generous parental leave: 20 weeks paid Primary Carer Leave and 3 weeks paid Partner Leave for those who have worked at the business for at least 12 months. The company also provides superannuation contributions for the Primary Carer during the period of unpaid parental leave for eligible employees (limitations apply).
• Access to long service leave after 5 years: Employees who are not covered by an Enterprise Agreement can access accrued Long Service Leave (LSL) at the rate of 1.3 weeks per year of service after 5 years continuous service.
• Employee Benefits Program: Employee Added Extras (EAE), our Employee Benefits Program, provides discounts for you and your friends and family on gift cards, shopping, groceries, home products, car rentals, holidays, recreation and more
• Recruitment referral awards: $1500 is awarded to eligible employees for referring friends or family to an open role if the candidate is successful.
• Employee Assistance Program: Converge International, our EAP, offers confidential, professional and free counselling and support resources in areas such as marriage/family difficulties, interpersonal conflict, stress, depression or anxiety, alcohol and/or drug dependencies, grief, loss or trauma and workplace problems.

About Us

InfraBuild is Australia’s leading integrated steel manufacturing, distribution and recycling business, making steel from scrap which would otherwise go to landfill using our electric arc furnaces. We provide solutions for commercial and residential construction, large scale and nation-building infrastructure across Australia as well as our primary producers and rural sectors.  Each day we help build futures through sustainable steel.

Why work here?

We offer more than just a job; we provide a dynamic environment built on three pillars that define our commitment to both our team and our industry.

• Work with a greater purpose: Join us in the pursuit of a sustainable future as we progress our sustainability ambitions. s. You will contribute to a legacy that not only helps to build our nation but sustains our environment for future generations.Embrace a culture where differences are celebrated, innovation is embraced and valuing everyone's unique perspectives contributes to our transformation.
   
• Work well - live better: We understand the importance of working in an environment which supports you to balance your personal and professional life. Experience a culture which values you as a whole person - where family extends to the workplace and your well-being matters. You’ll thrive not only in your career with us, but beyond. We are also open to hybrid office/work from home arrangements.
   
• Build your own future: Step into a culture where every day is an opportunity to grow, and where driving your own development is not just encouraged; it's expected. You’ll be empowered to take the wheel of your learning journey and uncover your potential. The possibilities are limitless.

We invite you to forge your career in a workplace where passion meets purpose, wellbeing is nurtured and the opportunity to thrive is in your hands.

It is our ambition to cultivate an inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage candidates from all cultural backgrounds, genders, orientations, age groups, and abilities to apply. Your diversity is our strength in creating sustainable and innovative steel solutions for Australia's tomorrow.

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.