The FirmOur client is a well-established Melbourne law firm with a history spanning more than 95 years. Acting for businesses, developers, investors and private clients, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering practical legal advice across a broad range of practice areas. With a cooperative culture and approachable leadership, the firm offers lawyers the opportunity to build long-term careers while enjoying meaningful client relationships, ongoing professional development and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.
The Role & Team
Joining an established Property & Commercial team, you'll work across a diverse range of commercial and property matters, managing your own files while building strong, long-term client relationships.
Your responsibilities will include
- Advising on a broad range of property and commercial matters, including commercial leasing, acquisitions and disposals, property development and property disputes.
- Assisting clients within the retirement living and aged care sectors, together with exposure to compulsory acquisition matters.
- Managing matters autonomously from commencement through to completion while delivering practical, commercially focused advice.
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships, developing an understanding of their commercial objectives and providing tailored legal solutions.
- Working collaboratively with the wider Property & Commercial team and supporting the firm's experienced conveyancing practice where required.
What's on Offer
- Broad exposure across high-quality commercial property matters
- Direct mentoring from experienced Principals
- Formal mentoring and ongoing professional development
- Established client base with a steady flow of quality work
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
- Genuine work-life balance
- Opportunity to build long-term client relationships and manage matters autonomously
To Be Successful You will ideally have:
- At least 5 years' PAE with strong experience in commercial and/or commercial property law, especially across property transactions, commercial leasing, development and/or property disputes.
- Strong commercial judgement and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
- The ability to manage matters independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
- A genuine interest in building a long-term career within an established Melbourne firm.
ApplyClick APPLY or contact Janine Cloete (Senior Recruitment Consultant – Legal) on 0426 933 or ***@charterhouse.com.au for a confidential discussion. Visit our website for more - www.charterhouse.com.au