Job Description

Division Manager - Property & Commercial Lawyer n

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

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

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

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3 Key Points:

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

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About the Position:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Type of work you’ll lead and oversee includes:

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- Residential conveyancing (sales,



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

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

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

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- Lead a high-performing Property & Commercial department
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- Strategic practice management seat + hands-on complex matters
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- 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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