Property Lawyer – Property & Commercial Contracts (In-House)
Brisbane Based Head Office | Hybrid 3:2
$140,000 – $160,000 + Super
The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to join a collaborative in-house legal team supporting a national business with a significant property portfolio and diverse commercial operations. This position combines property and leasing expertise with a growing focus on commercial and procurement contracts.
We're seeking a
Property lawyer with 5 years' PQE
who enjoys partnering with the business, solving commercial problems, and providing practical legal advice that supports business outcomes.
While property remains an important component of the role, a significant focus will be on reviewing, negotiating and advising on commercial, procurement, supplier and services agreements across the organisation.
This is a genuine opportunity to move beyond pure property work and develop a broad in-house legal skillset while working closely with stakeholders across Property, Facilities, Procurement, Operations and Corporate Services.
Key Responsibilities
Property & Leasing
Provide legal support across a national commercial leasing portfolio.
Draft, review and negotiate:
Agreements for Lease
Commercial leases
Lease renewals and variations
Licence agreements and occupancy arrangements
Advise stakeholders on lease interpretation, obligations and risk.
Support property-related transactions and projects.
Manage and instruct external legal advisers where required.
Commercial Contracts & Procurement
Draft, review and negotiate:
Procurement agreements
Supplier contracts
Services agreements
Commercial contracts
Confidentiality agreements (NDAs)




Facilities and operational contracts
Partner closely with Procurement and business stakeholders to support commercial initiatives.
Identify and manage contractual and commercial risk.
Provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice that enables business objectives.
Assist with the development and improvement of contract templates, processes and governance frameworks.
Broader Legal Support
Advise on general commercial and corporate legal matters.
Support acquisitions, disposals and strategic business projects.
Assist with dispute resolution and claims management.
Contribute to legal compliance, governance and risk management initiatives.
About You
You are a practical and commercially aware lawyer who enjoys building relationships and becoming a trusted adviser to the business.
You'll bring:
Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent).
Current Australian practising certificate.
Approximately
5 years' post-qualification experience
.
Solid experience in property law, leasing and commercial contracting.
Experience reviewing and negotiating procurement, supplier and services agreements.
Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Strong commercial judgement and a solutions-focused mindset.
The ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
Experience gained within a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal environment.
At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.
You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at .
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📌 Property Lawyer (In-House) (Queensland)
🏢 Chandler Macleod Group
📍 Queensland