Property & Commercial Lawyer (5 years PAE)
Join an innovative and fast-growing property leader as a Property & Commercial Lawyer, working across a diverse portfolio of industrial, commercial, retail, and office assets while supporting finance, compliance, and operational excellence.
The Company
We are a well-established and highly respected property owner, developer, and asset manager with a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, industrial, hospitality, office, and residential sectors.
Through a commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering outstanding outcomes, we have built a strong reputation for end-to-end property solutions, exceptional project delivery, and strategic asset management.
As a vertically integrated business, we are involved in every stage of the property lifecycle—from acquisition and development through to ongoing management and maintenance. Our extensive and growing portfolio comprises a broad range of high-quality assets, reflecting our long-term investment approach and proven track record across multiple property sectors.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Property & Commercial Lawyer with approximately 5 years’ Post Admission Experience (PAE) to provide legal advice and support across a diverse portfolio of property, leasing, construction, insurance, and commercial matters.
Key responsibilities include:
- Draft, review, negotiate and advise on retail, commercial and industrial leasing agreements, including lease renewals, assignments, variations, licences and related documentation.
- Manage property acquisitions and disposals, including conveyancing matters, due diligence investigations and settlement processes.
- Provide advice on land tax assessments, exemptions, objections and reviews, including liaising with government authorities and external advisors where required.
- Draft, negotiate and advise on construction and development agreements, including building contracts, consultant agreements, project delivery arrangements and related procurement documentation.
- Advise on property development projects, planning considerations and associated legal risks.
- Review and advise on insurance policies, coverage issues, claims management and contractual insurance obligations.
- Provide legal support on commercial contracts and general business transactions relevant to property and operational activities.
- Identify, assess and mitigate legal and commercial risks while providing practical and commercially sound solutions.
- Manage disputes and claims relating to property, leasing, construction and insurance matters, including instructing and overseeing external legal counsel where required.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory development impacting property, construction, leasing and insurance matters.
The Benefits
- Innovative and active market leader with extensive exposure across all asset classes.
- Supportive management team and outstanding team culture.
- Enormous scope for career progression.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing complex legal transactions, providing strategic advice to stakeholders, and ensuring legal compliance across a range of property and commercial activities.
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD).
- Current Australian practising certificate.
- Approximately 5 years Post Admission Experience (PAE).
- Experience gained within a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal environment.
- Demonstrated experience in property law, conveyancing and leasing.
- Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Experience advising on construction and development projects.
- Exposure to insurance-related legal matters and risk management frameworks.
- Experience managing legal disputes and external legal providers.
- Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice to diverse stakeholders.
