Join a highly regarded national law firm with one of Australia's leading property practices, where you'll work on significant development projects, advise sophisticated clients and have a clear pathway to career progression. This is an opportunity for an ambitious Senior Associate ready to step into a Special Counsel role, or an established Special Counsel looking for high-quality work and genuine career development.

About The Role

- Work on complex commercial property and property development matters, including major acquisitions, disposals and large-scale residential developments.
- Advise a diverse client base of national developers, property owners, financial institutions and private landowners.
- Work closely with experienced property practitioners on transactions spanning the full development lifecycle, from site acquisition through to project completion.
- Take on greater responsibility for client relationships, matter management and mentoring junior lawyers.
- Join an established property practice with a strong pipeline of work and the opportunity to build your profile in the Queensland market.

Responsibilities

- Manage complex commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, due diligence and conveyancing.
- Advise on land subdivisions, greenfield estates, residential communities and large-scale development projects.
- Draft and negotiate development agreements, joint venture arrangements, off-the-plan contracts, put and call options and related documentation.
- Build robust client relationships and deliver commercially focused, practical legal advice.
- Support and mentor junior team members while contributing to the broader success of the property practice.

Skills & Experience

- Strong experience in commercial property law and property development, ideally with a focus on Queensland transactions.




- Proven ability to manage complex matters, competing priorities and transaction timelines.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills, with confidence engaging directly with clients.
- A commercial mindset and a genuine interest in developing client relationships and contributing to business growth.
- For Special Counsel candidates, or Senior Associates ready to step up, demonstrated leadership capability and an interest in mentoring and developing junior lawyers.
- A clear path forward: Structured six-month career planning to map out your ambitions, identify development priorities and work towards your next career milestone.
- Performance that pays: Earn a bonus of 10% on billings above 100% of your individual KPI, plus the opportunity to receive an additional discretionary bonus.
- Flexibility built in: Work from home two days a week, with a focus on delivering quality work and managing your matters effectively.
- Broaden your commercial expertise: Access tailored development programmes covering client relationships, business development, leadership and the commercial side of legal practice.
- Benefits beyond the role: Benefit from annual performance reviews, 26 weeks of maternity leave following probation and a generous range of leave options.

About the Company

This opportunity is with a leading national law firm recognised for its breadth of legal expertise, strong market presence and commitment to developing its people. Its property practice advises a diverse range of sophisticated clients across major commercial transactions and large-scale development projects. With an established national platform, a down-to-earth culture and a structured approach to career development, the firm offers an environment where driven lawyers can build their expertise, take on greater responsibility and progress on merit.

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