Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and cooperative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate (3-5 years’ PQE) to join our Canberra Property team working alongside Ben Gulan. The role offers the opportunity to work with institutional clients across a broad mix of property matters, with a strong emphasis on general property transactions, commercial leasing, and developments.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage acquisitions, disposals, contracts, and due diligence
- Draft and negotiate leases for local and institutional clients
- Assist with development agreements, titling, and project documentation
- Work directly with institutional clients and provide commercially focused advice
- Assist with precedents, legal updates, and support continuous improvement within the team
Who We Are Looking For
- Between 3-5 years’ experience from a reputable property team.
Relevant in‑house experience may also be considered.
- Experience with commercial leasing and property development work will be highly regarded.
- Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, with a disciplined commercial approach to negotiations.
- Excellent communication skills with a client‑service focus.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
What We Offer
We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
- Flexible working
- Dress for your day
- Discounted health insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia
- Competitive referral bonus, and other amazing perks
Apply
All applications must include a CV and cover letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.