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Property + Projects Lawyer

Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Prepare, review, and negotiate leases and lease-related documents (retail and non-retail).
  • 8+ years post-qualification experience in retail and commercial leasing matters.
  • Proficient in or enthusiastic about learning new technology tools, including AI.

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Description

About Law Squared

Forget everything you know about law firms – we’ve found a better way.

Law Squared is a leading Human Centred Law firm, founded in 2016 to provide an innovative, compelling, true alternative to traditional law firms – for clients and lawyers alike.

We work exclusively on an upfront, fixed-fee model, prioritising our client’s success over billable hours and ensuring transparency and strategic control over their legal spend. By focusing on outcomes and value, rather than time and task-based inputs, Law Squared seamlessly bridges the gap between legal expertise and commercial impact.

Trusted by ASX listed entitles, multi-national clients, General Counsels, in-house teams, and business leaders across a broad range of industries, Law Squared focuses on those areas crucial to business success, including Corporate, Commercial, Employment + Workplace Relations, Property + Projects and Disputes + Litigation, as well as those seeking dual jurisdictional support in Australia, the UK and/or NZ.

Law Squared has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Auckland and London.

About the role

Working within our Property + Projects (Energy & Infrastructure) Team, you will be managing and working with our property clients, with a key focus on general property (no residential conveyancing) and leasing matters. The key responsibilities of this role include (but are not limited to):

Legal Service Delivery: Working within the Property Team, this will include:  

  • Australia wide Lease Negotiation & Documentation: preparing, reviewing and negotiation leases, assignments, variations, surrenders, renewals, consent deeds, AFLs and other lease-related documents, for both retail and non-retail leases.
  • Portfolio Management: reviewing and tracking property and leasing portfolios for large retail clients.
  • Property Advice: providing bespoke advice across a range of leasing and  wider property related matters including developments, commercial sales and acquisitions, market entry advice, early termination strategies, retail legislation compliance and more.
  • Fitout & Construction: preparing, reviewing and negotiation construction and fitout related agreements.

Client Management: Nurturing our current clients and assisting to attract new clients. This is a people first role, and you will be building relationships with current and new clients every day.

Business Development: Supporting Law Squared’s clients, both current and future, by working closely with our Brand + Engagement Team with events, campaigns and executing new ideas to reach new clients in the Renewable Energy space.

    About you

    The ideal candidate

    At Law Squared, we hire for mindset as much as skillset. We’re looking for commercially minded, client-focused people who take ownership, communicate well, and genuinely care about doing great work. Our best people are proactive, adaptable, collaborative, and always looking for smarter ways to create impact. If you value high standards, human-centred relationships, and being part of a business building something different, we’d love to hear from you.

    The ideal candidate will be:

    • Qualified – Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification;
    • Experienced – 8+ years PQE in retail and commercial leasing matters. Experience working with large retail brands and across different States and Territories will be favourable;
    • Knowledgeable – demonstrates deep working knowledge of retail legislation and stays current with legislative and case law developments in this space.
    • A high performing player – has the ability to autonomously run own matters and takes pride in quality, professionalism, and attention to detail when drafting, settling and 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 with our clients.
    • Accountable – takes ownership, follow through on commitments, and shows up as required for their team and clients.
    • 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 learning, new technology tools (we are a paperless, tech-enabled law firm).
    • Collaborative – generous team player who communicates well, supports others, and contributes positively to culture.
    • Proactive – takes initiative, solves problems early, and look for smarter ways of working.

    We’re looking for someone who can take ownership of their own matters and run them with a high degree of autonomy.

    We don’t have a partnership model, so it is important that becoming a partner isn’t your main priority.  We are looking for someone who is passionate about working in a collaborative firm that values whole team success over individual accolades.

     

    How you’ll benefit

    Law Squared is on a mission is to create a more innovative, collaborative, human centred experience for clients and employees alike. We don’t track billable hours, no financial budgets for individuals (we have team-based budgets), and we’ve embraced 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 time, tenure and ego, and aligned by team-oriented goals, we believe the best outcomes result for our clients, and each other.

    Our numerous employee benefits include:

    • Competitive salary package
    • Flexible and Hybrid work environment
    • Tailored team and individual professional development program; we genuinely care about your development and are here to help you grow
    • Annual Practicing Certificate paid for by Law Squared
    • Discounted Corporate ClassPass membership
    • 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!

    If you’re ready for a more human centred way of working, experience the Law Squared difference for yourself.

    Apply Now:

    To submit an application, please apply directly with your CV and cover letter.

    If you have any further questions, please contact: careers@lawsquared.com

    Company Overview

    Squared Group is the strategic hub behind three purpose-driven businesses: Law Squared, Cubed, and Tetra Claims; each redefining how services are delivered in their industries. Together, we are human-centred, impact-driven, and designed for real-world value. Across legal services, technology and claims management, we’re building something different: better experiences, smarter solutions, and work that makes a meaningful impact for our clients, our communities, and the people who join us.