We have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer/Associate with ideally 2-4 years PQE to join our highly regarded Real Estate Team based in Melbourne supporting Partners – Lui Scipioni, Alexandra Walker and Michael Mercier.
Skills & Qualifications
- At least 2-4 years of experience with a property background, ideally working across a broad range of leasing matters.
- The ability to demonstrate exceptional drafting skills and an eye for detail.
- Strong ability to build and maintain effective client relationships.
- Demonstrated skillset to manage timeframes and proactively manage priorities within a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (written and verbal).
Your role
Gadens is proud to operate one of Australia’s most respected and comprehensive real estate practices, advising on a wide range of real estate matters across Australia. Our team is known for its depth of expertise and commercial insight across the retail, industrial, and mixed‑use sectors and in property development, commercial and industrial leasing, property management and property acquisitions and disposals.
While leasing remains a valued part of our offering—particularly in the retail sector—our practice extends far beyond. We support major real estate transactions and developments, acting for leading institutional investors, developers, landlords and operators across Australia.
We are proud to support over 150 shopping centres nationwide and continue to deliver industry‑leading services backed by deep sector knowledge.
Why Join Gadens?
- Be part of a market‑leading real‑estate team with a national footprint.
- Work on diverse and high‑impact property matters.
- Collaborate with experienced professionals in a supportive, client‑focused environment.
- Grow your career with access to top‑tier clients and meaningful development opportunities.
Benefits
- 30 weeks paid parental leave – Our market‑leading policy includes 30 weeks paid parental leave for all permanent staff, with no tenure required. This includes superannuation contributions while on parental leave, an external coach to support through various stages of parental leave and support and paid leave for surrogacy and IVF treatment.
- Financial – Market-competitive fixed remuneration, a generous incentive program recognising both billable performance and broader contribution and an employee recruitment referral programme.
- Flexibility – Hybrid working arrangements. This includes flexible working hours as well as equipment to support working from home.
- Leave – Ability to purchase up to 3 weeks of annual leave a year as well as a gifted day of leave for your birthday month which we call Gadens day.
- Health & Wellbeing – A range of health and wellbeing advantages to empower and support our people including regular social events, employee assistant programme, bonus programme for non‑fee earners, discounted private health insurance, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, recognition awards and much more.
- Learning & Development – Promote a culture of continuous learning opportunities including access to professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support as well for further education.
- Community involvement – Give back to the community through a well‑established pro bono programme and staff volunteering initiatives.
We are always on the lookout for star performers to join our growing firm. To find out more please visit