Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
27 Jun, 25
Salary
0.0
Posted On
27 Mar, 25
Experience
1 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Commercial Contracts, Construction Law, Property Law, Intellectual Property, Privacy Law, Strategic Thinking, Perspectives, Ownership, Legal Advice, Litigation
Industry
Legal Services
JOIN OUR TEAM AS SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL AT SCAPE AUSTRALIA AND RTL CO
Scape Australia is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide high-level legal expertise and strategic counsel across a range of key business areas. This generalist role, with a focus on real estate, will support our dynamic projects and operations, including our purpose-built student accommodation business, Build-to-Rent (BTR) business, and expansion into the broader living sector.
As Senior Legal Counsel, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring Scape remains compliant and well-positioned to navigate legal risks, all while fostering strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Senior Legal Counsel will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel and provide expert legal guidance on complex corporate and real estate matters, with a focus on Scape’s growing portfolio in purpose-built student accommodation, BTR, and other residential sectors. This includes major corporate and real estate transactions, addressing issues across compliance, construction, disputes, debt/equity, workplace relations, and operational challenges. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional legal acumen and strategic thinking to influence decision-making at all levels of the business.