Senior Commercial & Property Lawyer (8–10+ PAE)

Moonee Ponds | $150,000 – $200,000 depending on experience and client base

Exige Law is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Commercial & Property Lawyer to join our growing practice and play a key role in the continued development of the firm.

This position is ideally suited to an autonomous senior practitioner with at least 8–10 years' post-admission experience , with a strong background in commercial law and commercial property .

We are particularly interested in candidates with substantial experience across commercial property transactions, acquisitions and disposals, commercial leasing, property development and general commercial transactions .

The successful candidate will be comfortable managing sophisticated matters from initial instructions through to completion, maintaining direct client relationships and providing practical, commercially focused advice.

Applicants with a broader commercial and business law background who have significant experience in property-related transactions are also encouraged to apply.

We are open to tailoring the position around the experience, strengths and existing practice of the right candidate.

Remuneration

- Salary package of $150,000 – $200,000 , depending on experience;

- Higher remuneration may be available for an exceptional candidate, particularly where the candidate brings an existing client base or established referral network;

- Performance incentives available for the right candidate; and

- Genuine opportunity for career progression, leadership and involvement in the future growth of the firm.

About the Role

The primary focus of the position will be commercial and commercial property law , with the successful candidate managing a broad range of transactional and advisory matters.

Depending on your experience, your practice may include:

- Commercial property acquisitions and disposals;

- Property development transactions;

- Commercial and retail leasing;

- Agreements for lease, leases, variations, assignments, renewals and surrenders;

- Property due diligence and transaction structuring;

- Development agreements and property-related commercial agreements;

- Business acquisitions and sales;

- Sale of shares and unit transactions;

- Shareholder and unitholder agreements;





- Partnership and joint venture arrangements;

- Commercial contracts and business transactions;

- Corporate structuring and associated commercial documentation;

- Property and commercial finance transactions;

- Mortgages, guarantees and security documentation; and

- General commercial advisory work.

The role will involve significant autonomy and direct client contact, with the expectation that you will independently manage your matters while working collaboratively with the firm's Principal, lawyers and support team.

There will also be an opportunity for the successful candidate to assist in mentoring junior practitioners and contribute to the continued development of the firm's commercial and property practice.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally possess:

- A minimum of 8 years' post-admission experience ;

- Strong experience in commercial law, with a particular focus on commercial property ;

- Significant experience in commercial property acquisitions and disposals;

- Strong commercial and retail leasing experience;

- Experience in property development matters and associated transactions;

- Experience in commercial and business transactions;

- Strong drafting skills across contracts, leases, transaction documents, correspondence and legal advice;

- The ability to independently manage files from initial instructions through to completion;

- Strong negotiation and commercial problem-solving skills;

- The ability to identify both legal and commercial issues affecting a transaction;

- Proven ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively within a team;

- Leadership capability and an ability to mentor and support junior practitioners;

- Strong organisational skills, initiative and attention to detail;

- Excellent communication and client relationship skills;

- A personable, pragmatic and commercially minded approach;

- A commitment to delivering high-quality legal work and exceptional client service; and





- Experience working within a billable legal practice, including familiarity with time recording, budgets and achieving reasonable performance KPIs.

An existing client following or referral network would be highly regarded but is not essential.

About Exige Law

Exige Law is a boutique commercial law firm with a growing team based in modern, beautifully appointed offices in the heart of Moonee Ponds.

Our office is conveniently located close to Moonee Ponds train station, retail precincts, cafés and public parking.

Unlike many suburban practices, our work is predominantly focused on commercial matters, commercial property and sophisticated business transactions .

Our clients include property owners, developers, investors, private lenders, business owners, companies and high-net-worth individuals who look to us for practical and commercially intelligent legal advice.

Our areas of practice include:

- Commercial and business law;

- Commercial property acquisitions and disposals;

- Property development;

- Commercial and retail leasing;

- Finance and securities;

- Corporate and commercial transactions; and

- Commercial litigation and dispute resolution.

We pride ourselves on developing long-term relationships with our clients and becoming trusted advisers who understand not only the legal issues involved in a matter, but also our clients' broader commercial objectives.

We offer a progressive and supportive working environment where autonomy, collaboration, high standards and long‑term relationships are genuinely valued.

With a growing professional team and dedicated support staff, we aim to combine the quality and sophistication of commercial legal work ordinarily associated with larger firms with the flexibility, accessibility and culture of a boutique practice.

We hold ourselves to high skilled standards and are committed to achieving excellent outcomes for our clients, while maintaining a modern, personable and down‑to‑earth workplace culture.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior commercial lawyer seeking genuine autonomy, high-quality commercial property and transactional work, direct client relationships and the opportunity to play an important role in the growth of an established boutique commercial practice .

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📌 Commercial & Property Lawyer (Melbourne)
🏢 Exige Law
📍 Melbourne