Job Description

Commercial Property Lawyer (Senior Associate / Special Counsel)

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- Realistic expectations - budgeted at just 6.5 billable hours per day.
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- Industry-leading parental leave - up to 26 weeks paid leave, plus super on both paid and unpaid portions.
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- Flexible working arrangements and purchased leave options.
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- Automatic acceptance into the firm's salary continuance insurance program.
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- Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives, including health programs, ergonomic assessments and employee discounts.
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- Significant investment in your career through mentoring, study assistance and ongoing CPD/CLE programs.
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- A genuinely social culture with Friday drinks, senior lawyers' lunches, Case Club and regular team events.
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- Opportunities to contribute through pro bono work, community engagement and diversity initiatives.
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Why Lawyers Choose This Firm

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- Realistic expectations - budgeted at just 6.5 billable hours per day.
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- Industry-leading parental leave - up to 26 weeks paid leave, plus super on both paid and unpaid portions.
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- Flexible working arrangements and purchased leave options.
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- Automatic acceptance into the firm's salary continuance insurance program.
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- Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives, including health programs, ergonomic assessments and employee discounts.
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- Significant investment in your career through mentoring, study assistance and ongoing CPD/CLE programs.
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- A genuinely social culture with Friday drinks, senior lawyers' lunches, Case Club and regular team events.
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- Opportunities to contribute through pro bono work, community engagement and diversity initiatives.




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The Opportunity

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This respected national commercial law firm is home to more than 300 professionals across Australia and is recognised for delivering high-quality legal services to an impressive client base.

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Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel (5+ PAE) to join its nationally recognised Commercial Group and work across a broad range of commercial property and development matters.

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Working as part of a collaborative national practice, you will enjoy direct client contact, significant autonomy and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in mentoring junior lawyers while working alongside highly regarded practitioners in the field.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced property lawyer seeking greater autonomy, client responsibility and a clear pathway for continued career progression within a growing national practice.

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The Work

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You will be involved in:

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- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating property agreements across commercial, residential and rural sectors.
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- Advising on commercial real estate transactions, acquisitions and disposals.
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- Conducting due diligence for property acquisitions and sales.
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- Preparing and negotiating leasing and conveyancing documentation.
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- Advising clients on development matters, strata titling and community title arrangements.
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- Providing Body Corporate and Community Management advice.
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- Managing transactions through to completion, including PEXA matters where required.
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- Advising clients on complex property and commercial matters, including development, leasing, acquisitions, disposals and risk management strategies.
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- Liaising directly with clients and stakeholders to facilitate successful commercial and property transactions.
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- Mentoring and coaching junior lawyers.
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You will advise a diverse client base including developers, investors, landlords, tenants, agribusiness operators and private clients across Australia.

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About You

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To be successful in this role, you will bring:

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- 5+ years' post-admission experience in commercial property law
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- Strong experience across property transactions, conveyancing, leasing and development matters.
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- A sound understanding of property law across commercial, residential and rural sectors.
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- Excellent drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
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- Robust commercial judgement and the ability to deliver practical, client-focused advice.
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- Outstanding communication and relationship management skills.
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- The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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- A collaborative approach and genuine commitment to mentoring and professional development.
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📌 Commercial Property Lawyer (Senior Associate / Special Counsel) (Queensland)
🏢 Law Staff
📍 Queensland