Property Lawyer (3-5 PQE)

Sydney | Leading Property & Development Practice

We're partnering with a highly regarded Australian commercial law firm to recruit a talented Property Lawyer with 3-5 years' PQE to join its established Sydney-based Property & Development team. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on complex, high-profile property transactions while gaining meaningful client exposure and responsibility from day one.

The Opportunity

Joining a market-respected property practice, you'll work closely with experienced partners and sophisticated clients across a broad range of commercial property and development matters. The team is recognised for advising on significant transactions and landmark projects, offering lawyers the chance to develop both technically and commercially in a supportive, collaborative environment.

This role offers genuine hands-on experience, direct client contact, and a clear pathway for skilled growth.

Key Responsibilities

You will be involved in a broad range of transactions and advisory work, including:

- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts for sale, option agreements, development agreements, leases and other transaction documentation.
- Conducting due diligence investigations and preparing detailed reports.
- Advising clients on acquisitions, developments, financing, leasing arrangements and disposals of commercial property assets.
- Managing matters throughout the transaction lifecycle,



from structuring and due diligence through to completion and implementation.
- Working directly with clients and external advisers to achieve commercial outcomes.
- Assisting with, and progressively leading, negotiations with counterparties and their advisers.

About You To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Approximately 3-5 years' post-admission experience gained within a recognised property practice.
- Strong experience across commercial property and development transactions.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
- Sound commercial judgement and the ability to provide practical legal advice.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to client service.
- A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in property and development law.

What's on Offer?

- Exposure to high-quality and complex property matters.
- Direct access to respected partners and key clients.
- Solid mentoring and professional development opportunities.
- Genuine responsibility and autonomy appropriate to your level.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
- A collaborative, high-performing team culture within a leading Australian law firm.

For a confidential discussion or to learn more about this opportunity, please contact us directly. Alternatively, submit your CV using the apply button.

📌 Lawyer - Property (Sydney)
🏢 Kelly Gordine
📍 Sydney