The Role

Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint a Commercial Property Lawyer with 3+ years’ PAE to join its Melbourne property team.

This is a broad transactional property role offering exposure to matters including:

- Commercial property acquisitions and disposals;

- Property development transactions;

- Commercial, industrial and retail leasing;

- Drafting and negotiating contracts of sale and related property agreements;

- Due diligence and advice regarding property transactions;

- Subdivisions and development documentation;

- Options, development agreements and other commercial property arrangements;

- Property finance and security matters; and

- Advising developers, investors and commercial clients throughout the lifecycle of property transactions.

You will have the opportunity to take meaningful carriage of matters while working closely with experienced senior lawyers and partners on larger and more complex transactions.

About You

You will ideally have
- At least 3 years’ post-admission experience in property law;

- Solid experience across commercial property transactions;

- Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills;





- The ability to manage matters with an appropriate level of autonomy;

- Good commercial judgement and a practical approach to client advice; and
- An interest in continuing to build your career within commercial property.

Experience across development and/or commercial leasing would be particularly well regarded.

Why Consider This Prospect?

The firm offers
- High-quality commercial property and development work;

- Exposure to sophisticated transactions and established commercial clients;

- Direct access to experienced partners and Accredited Property Law Specialists;

- Genuine mentoring and professional development;

- Increasing autonomy and client contact as your experience develops;

- Clear opportunities for career progression;

- A collaborative and approachable team environment; and
- An active social culture where people genuinely enjoy working together.

This is an excellent opportunity for a property lawyer looking to broaden their commercial property experience and develop within a respected Melbourne practice without getting lost in the structure of a large national firm.

📌 Property Lawyer - 3+ years PQE (Melbourne)
🏢 Hooker u0026 Heijden
📍 Melbourne