Property Lawyer - Brisbane, Qld

• Full time or part time position
• 3-4 years' PAE
• Experience in commercial / retail leasing and property law (multi-jurisdictional experience preferred)
• National role based at South Brisbane global headquarters
• Competitive market salary

About the Opportunity

Flight Centre Travel Group is seeking a highly motivated, qualified solicitor with no less than 3-4 years' experience in commercial & retail leasing and general property law, gained within either a national law firm or in-house counsel.

The successful applicant will take a key role in management of Flight Centre's retail and commercial property portfolio within Australia as the dedicated in-house solicitor for Property, reporting to the National Property General Manager and to the Group General Counsel.

This role requires a high level of engagement with a range of internal stakeholders (including senior management, leasing executives, fitout project managers and finance teams), as well as direct interactions with landlords, their solicitors, and other external stakeholders (such as property managers, agents and sub-tenants).

The successful applicant must have:

• Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiation of various property transactions and effective management of high-volume leasing work (including offer negotiations, leases, variations, fitout agreements and surrenders).
• Proven ability to resolve legal negotiations and disputes in a timely and commercial manner.
• The applicant will be expected to successfully manage both legal risk minimisation and achieving great outcomes for our (internal) clients by meeting key project dates, driving solutions to problems and maintaining excellent rapport with all stakeholders, all while being conscious of cost pressures for the business
• The applicant will also be expected to maintain National lease precedents and strong working relationship with Shopping Centre landlords
• Demonstrated skills in working both independently (as the responsible solicitor) and collaboratively within a team culture.
• The successful applicant must work effectively within the project delivery dynamic of the Property team, and also assist the Group Legal Services team in wider legal matters that interface with property concerns from time to time.
• Degree qualified/relevant qualifications

As this is an immediate start opportunity, please indicate in your application when you would be available to commence employment should you be successful.

What's in it for you:

• We offer a flexible, hybrid workplace
• Generous travel discounts on flights, hotels, cruises and travel insurance for you, your family and friends
• Regular awards nights, social events, and the opportunity to attend our Global conferences (Lisbon in 2024)
• Ongoing training and personal development
• Discounted health insurance with BUPA plus other financial, wellness and exclusive retail services
• Paid parental and volunteer leave
• Employee share plan
• Access to internal 24/7 gym and EOT facilities
• Global career opportunities in a network of brands in over 20 countries
• Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program for staff and family
• Proud diversity and inclusion practices, and Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting the environment and nominated charities through Workplace Giving, volunteering and fundraising
• Find our full list of benefits here: https://www.fctgcareers.com/why-work-with-us/benefits-in-each-country/australia

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Our Talent Acquisition Team kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Flight Centre Travel Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.