Job Description

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This is a rare opportunity for an experienced property lawyer to step into a Special Counsel or Senior Associate role with genuine leadership responsibility, working closely alongside an established Property Partner and helping drive the continued growth of the practice.

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You’ll take ownership of sophisticated property matters, key client and referrer relationships and the development of the wider team. This is not simply a senior technical position — the successful candidate will become a trusted second-in-command, with the opportunity to influence the direction of the practice and, over time, build towards a partnership opportunity.

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The role would suit a property lawyer who combines strong technical capability with commercial judgement, leadership skills and a low-ego approach to working with clients and colleagues.

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- Become a genuine 2IC to an experienced Property Partner and play a key role in the team's growth.
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- Work with sophisticated private clients, developers, investors and businesses across complex property matters.
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- Take ownership of key client and referrer relationships, with significant scope to develop your own practice.
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- Mentor and guide the wider team, providing senior-level support and technical oversight.
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- Work closely with an established referral network, with genuine support to grow your own profile and client base.
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- Build towards future partnership, with the prospect to progress based on the value you bring to the practice and your ability to develop strong client relationships.
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This is a rare opportunity for an experienced property lawyer to step into a Special Counsel or Senior Associate role with genuine leadership responsibility,



working closely alongside an established Property Partner and helping drive the continued growth of the practice.

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You’ll take ownership of sophisticated property matters, key client and referrer relationships and the development of the wider team. This is not simply a senior technical position — the successful candidate will become a trusted second-in-command, with the opportunity to influence the direction of the practice and, over time, build towards a partnership opportunity.

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The role would suit a property lawyer who combines strong technical capability with commercial judgement, leadership skills and a low-ego approach to working with clients and colleagues.

The opportunity n

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- Become a genuine 2IC to an experienced Property Partner and play a key role in the team's growth.
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- Work with sophisticated private clients, developers, investors and businesses across complex property matters.
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- Take ownership of key client and referrer relationships, with significant scope to develop your own practice.
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- Mentor and guide the wider team, providing senior-level support and technical oversight.
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- Work closely with an established referral network, with genuine support to grow your own profile and client base.
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- Build towards future partnership, with the opportunity to progress based on the value you bring to the practice and your ability to develop strong client relationships.
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You’ll work across a broad range of sophisticated property and development matters, including: n
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- Commercial property acquisitions and disposals
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- Property development and development agreements
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- Commercial, industrial and retail leasing
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- Property due diligence
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- Property structuring and related duty, GST and land tax considerations
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- Property finance
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- Easements, covenants and title matters
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- Compulsory acquisition and infrastructure matters
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- Land use and planning issues associated with property transactions
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You’ll ideally bring: n
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- 8+ years property experience
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- Strong technical capability across sophisticated property matters
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- The confidence to manage significant matters and client relationships autonomously
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- Strong commercial judgement and excellent communication skills
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- A genuine interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers
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- A collaborative, approachable and low-ego style
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- An established referral network or the ability to develop one over time
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You’ll join a high-quality boutique workplace that has deliberately built a practice around sophisticated work, strong client relationships and experienced lawyers, without the expectations and rigidity often associated with larger firms.

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The team operates with a sensible daily billable target, genuine flexibility around working arrangements, and a strong focus on sustainable performance. There is also a substantial bonus opportunity, including incentives linked to performance and referred work.

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Most importantly, this is a role where your contribution will be visible. You’ll have direct access to senior practitioners, meaningful influence over the team and a genuine platform to build your own practice.

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If you’re an established property lawyer looking for a true second-in-command role, greater influence and a potential pathway towards partnership, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

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📌 Property Law - Special Counsel / Senior Associate (Melbourne)
🏢 Legal - Professional
📍 Melbourne