Property Lawyer (Senior)

About the role

This is a unique opportunity to lead the legal delivery of a major compulsory acquisition program in the renewable energy and critical infrastructure sector. Working within our Property Projects (Energy & Infrastructure) Team you will be embedded in a complex high-stakes project requiring deep statutoryexpertise project management discipline and the ability to drive large portfolios of landholder matters to resolution. The key responsibilities of this role include:

Legal Service Delivery:Working within the Project Team embedded on a major energy infrastructure project leading and executing the legal delivery of a large-scale compulsory acquisition program from mobilisation through to settlement or whererequired preparation for the Disputed Claims Phase. This includes:

• Statutory Notices and Applications:Preparing and managing overarching and property applications to the Governor in Councilunder theElectricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic).Preparing and serving all statutory notices and documents required under theLand Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 (Vic)including Notices of Intention to Acquire(NOITA) Notices of Acquisition Initial Offers of Compensation Replies to Claim Notices of Entry and supporting forms and statements.
• Drafting and Negotiation:Preparing reviewing and negotiating contracts leases deeds and other legal documents.
• Compensation and Negotiation:Instructing and liaising with independent experts (land valuers planners accountants agribusiness experts) reviewing expert reportspreparingand negotiating compensation offers and where agreement cannot be reached preparing for the Disputed Claims Phase (VCAT or Supreme Court).
• Legal Project Management and PMO Support:Contributing to project management office functions across a large portfolio of landholder matters includingmaintainingstage tracking and execution frameworkspreparingand updating legal and project playbooks coordinating statutory notice programs and providing regular progress reporting to the client against project milestones.

Team Support: Settling work of less experienced team members and supporting them to develop skills and confidence in their work.

Client Management:Nurturing our current clients andassistingto attract new are a people firstfirmandyou will be building relationships with current and new clients every day.

Business Development:Supportingthe team and our clients byworking closely with our Brand Engagement Team with events campaigns and executingnew ideasto reach new clients in theRenewable Energyspace.

About you

The ideal candidate

At Law Squared we hire for mindset as much as for commercially minded client-focused people who take ownership communicate well and genuinely care about doinggreat work. Our best people are proactive adaptable collaborative and always looking for smarter ways to create impact. If you valuehigh standards human-centred relationships and being part of a business building something differentwedlove to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Experienced 8 years PQE in compulsory acquisition land access and/or major energy or infrastructure projects; experience in Victorian statutory compulsory acquisition processes is highly regarded;
• Knowledgeable demonstrates deep working knowledge of the compulsory acquisition framework including theLand Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 (Vic) the Land Acquisition and Compensation Regulations 2021(Vic) and the Electricity Industry Act 2000 (Vic);isskilledwith the statutory process from NOITA through to Deed of Settlement and Release; and stays current with legislative and case law developments in this space.
• Ahighperformingoperatorhas the ability toautonomously run own matters and takes pride in quality professionalism and attention to detail when draftingsettlingand sending work ensuring technical excellence is reflected across the board.
• Commercially minded understands the bigger picture and focus on outcomes that create value for clients and the business.
• Client-centred personable and genuinely cares about delivering an exceptional experience and building trusted relationships.
• Accountable takes ownership followsthrough on commitments andshows up asrequired.
• Adaptable and growth-oriented open to change eager to learn and committed to continuous improvement.
• Tech and AI proficient be proficient in or enthusiastic about learningnew technologytools (we are a paperless tech-enabled law firm);
• Collaborative generous team player who communicates well support others and contribute positively to culture.
• Proactive takes initiative solve problems early and looksfor smarter ways of working.

Wedonthave a partnership model so it is important that becoming a partnerisntyour main are looking for someone who is passionate about working in a collaborative firm that values whole team success over individual you are a highperforming team player who wants to dogreat workand have time for some funas wellthis role could be for you!

Howyoullbenefit

Law Squared is on a mission is to create a more innovative collaborative human centred experience for clients and employees alike.

Wedonttrack billable hours no financial budgets for individuals (we have team-based budgets) andweveembraced a work from anywhere policy since day one. This means that whilst you will be based in one office we have a flexible work from anywhere policy.

Free from the barriers of timetenureand ego and aligned by team-oriented goals we believe the best outcomes result for our clients and each are on a mission to build the best environment out there for lawyers to dogreat work with great people.

Ournumerousemployee benefits include:

• Competitive salary package
• Flexible work environment
• Tailored team and individual professional development programWe genuinely care about your development andgrowth andwill work closely with you to help you reach those personal goals.
• Annual Practicing Certificate paid for by Law Squared
• Corporate gym membership //ClassPass
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Leading-edge legal ops tech to optimise flexible working and client service outcomes
• Team based KPIs no timesheets!

Ifyoureready for a more human centred way of working experience the Law Squared difference for yourself.

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