" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eLegal Counsel\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"16035\"\u003e Inhouse \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"16036\"\u003e Inhouse \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"16037\"\u003e Gold Coast \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"16038\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 2/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eTwo in-house roles: Senior Legal Counsel and Legal Counsel\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eVaried property, strata, management rights and commercial work\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin a national legal team based on the Gold Coast\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eSenior Legal Counsel \u0026amp; Legal Counsel | Property \u0026amp; Commercial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Coast | Global business | In-house opportunities\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you a property lawyer considering a move in-house?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eWe\u0027re recruiting two lawyers to join the established national legal team of a major international business operating across the accommodation, property and hospitality sectors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eBased on the Gold Coast, these are excellent opportunities for lawyers who enjoy property work but would like to broaden their experience, work more closely with commercial decision-makers and become part of a business rather than advising it from the outside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eWe\u0027re looking to appoint both a \u003cstrong\u003eSenior Legal Counsel\u003c/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003eLegal Counsel\u003c/strong\u003e, with the roles offering different levels of responsibility depending on experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eThe opportunities You\u0027ll be advising a substantial Australian business with a diverse property and accommodation portfolio. The work is varied, commercially focused and offers plenty of exposure to the operational side of the business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eMatters will include:\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommercial property transactions, leasing and property-related advice\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManagement rights, strata and body corporate matters\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNegotiating and drafting commercial agreements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFranchising and accommodation-related agreements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding practical legal advice to senior management and operational teams\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking alongside other lawyers within an established national legal team\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eSenior Legal Counsel\u003c/strong\u003e will manage more complex matters, advise senior stakeholders and enjoy a high degree of autonomy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLegal Counsel\u003c/strong\u003e will suit a lawyer looking to build on their property experience while developing broader commercial expertise in an in-house environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eWho are we looking for? \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe\u0027re particularly interested in speaking with lawyers currently working in commercial property teams at law firms, although those already working in-house are equally encouraged to apply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eYou might be an Associate or Senior Associate looking for your first in-house opportunity, or a more experienced lawyer seeking a different environment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eExperience in management rights, strata, body corporate or franchising would certainly be advantageous, but \u003cstrong\u003eyou don\u0027t need to have experience across all these areas\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eMore important is a good grounding in property law, commercial awareness and the ability to provide practical advice to a business.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eWhy consider these roles? \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMove in-house:\u003c/strong\u003e An opportunity to step away from billable hours and become directly involved in business decisions.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroaden your experience:\u003c/strong\u003e Build on your property background while gaining exposure to corporate, commercial and operational matters.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlobal business:\u003c/strong\u003e Join a well-established international organisation with a significant Australian presence.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished legal team:\u003c/strong\u003e Work alongside experienced in-house lawyers, with support and opportunities to develop.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGold Coast lifestyle:\u003c/strong\u003e Work from an office just a short walk from the beach.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e These are two distinct opportunities, and we\u0027re happy to speak with lawyers at different stages of their careers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eFor a confidential discussion, contact \u003cstrong\u003eRoss at Peppercorn Recruitment on 0431 267 250\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4483276\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "