Division Manager - Property & Commercial Lawyer

Senior Commercial Property Lawyer | Department Manager (Property & Commercial)

Senior Commercial Property Lawyer role leading a Property & Commercial team in a modern, beachside practice.

Salary range depends on experience level, what you can bring to the firm and level of management experience.

3 Key Points:

- Lead a high-performing Property & Commercial department
- Strategic practice management seat + hands-on complex matters
- Modern systems, strong admin support, genuine work/life balance

About our Client: Our client is a well-established, multi-office Australian law firm with specialist practice groups and a strong reputation for client service. The firm invests heavily in technology, operates a paperless practice, and is known for a supportive, values-led culture with structured professional development and senior mentorship.

About the Position:

Our client is looking for an accomplished Senior Commercial Property Lawyer to step into a Department Manager role, leading their Property & Commercial team and taking a seat on the broader practice management group.

This is a standout opportunity for a senior practitioner who has previously led a division, team, or practice group (formally or informally) and enjoys shaping performance, client experience, and workflows - while still running engaging, high-value matters.

You’ll inherit a strong pipeline of work from an established client base and referral network, supported by a centralised administration function (no traditional 1:1 secretarial model), modern practice systems (including LEAP), and a team structure featuring lawyers, graduates and paralegal support.

Type of work you’ll lead and oversee includes:

- Residential conveyancing (sales,



purchases, off-the-plan and related matters)
- Commercial property transactions (acquisitions/disposals, due diligence)
- Retail and commercial leasing (landlord and tenant)
- Property-related business and commercial matters (as required)
- Cross-border matters where relevant (QLD/NSW experience advantageous)

Key Requirements:

- Senior commercial property experience, ideally with a broad property mix
- Demonstrated leadership experience (head of team/division, or equivalent)
- Confidence managing inbound enquiries and qualifying prospective work
- Strong client service mindset with excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to guide file progression, estimates, costs agreements and compliance
- Tech confidence; experience with LEAP and/or CRM systems is well regarded
- Australian practising certificate (or eligibility to hold one)

On Offer: Our client offers a genuine leadership platform with the support to succeed:

- Competitive salary package aligned to seniority and leadership scope
- A seat at the table in practice management and departmental strategy
- Quality infrastructure: paperless systems, automation, and strong IT support
- Centralised admin support designed to keep lawyers focused on legal work
- Mentoring from highly experienced senior practitioners
- Structured training plus skilled and personal development initiatives
- A stable, values-driven culture with real emphasis on balance and wellbeing
- A premium coastal working environment with modern facilities and natural light

Additional information

- Lead a high-performing Property & Commercial department
- Strategic practice management seat + hands-on complex matters
- Modern systems, strong admin support, genuine work/life balance

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📌 Division Manager - Property & Commercial Lawyer (City of Gold Coast)
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