Job Description
We are working with a leading real estate assets company undergoing significant growth across Australia and the broader region.
Due to increased transaction activity and internal bandwidth constraints, they are seeking an experienced Property Lawyer to join their in-house legal team on a short-term contract (approx 6 months).
This is a high-impact role where you'll step straight into live deals and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
The Role
Reporting into the General Counsel, you will support a broad range of property and commercial matters across multiple funds and assets, including:
Acquisitions and divestments of property assets
Development work, including building contracts and Agreements for Lease
Leasing and asset management for stabilised assets
General commercial contracting and advisory across the business
You will also work closely with external counsel, managing workflows, timelines and legal spend to ensure efficient delivery across transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Running transactions (with appropriate supervision) from end-to-end
Partnering with internal stakeholders across development, capital transactions and asset management
Managing and coordinating external law firms
Providing transparent,



commercial and pragmatic legal advice
Supporting multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
About You
Minimum 4+ years' PQE in commercial property / real estate law
Experience from a top-tier, mid-tier firm or in-house environment
Strong exposure to property transactions, development and leasing
Commercially minded, hands-on and solutions focused
Able to hit the ground running and manage competing priorities
Confident engaging with senior stakeholders across the business
Why This Role?
Immediate start - urgent requirement
High-quality, complex transactional work
Well-regarded, collaborative legal team
Opportunity to gain valuable in-house experience within a major platform
Potential flexibility around contract duration and structure
Next Steps
If you're available now (or coming available shortly) and looking for a strong in-house contract opportunity, please reach out via for a confidential discussion.
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📌 Lawyer, Real Estate / Property (Melbourne)
🏢 JLegal
📍 Melbourne