Mitry Emerson Lewis (MEL) is a leading boutique commercial, litigation and property law firm. Our lawyers work on quality matters with real responsibility, work directly with partners and build long-term client relationships.
The role
Working directly with one of our partners, you will have ownership of commercial leasing work:
Run your own files end to end and be the day-to-day contact for clients, including substantial family offices, developers, shopping centre owners, and industry leading business groups, including in the retail, hospitality, childcare and aged care sectors
Advise on and draft leases, agreements for lease and related documents for landlords, tenants and developers
Act on retail, commercial, shopping centre and development matters
Negotiate with counterparties and elevate key issues to the partner
Supervise and mentor our junior lawyers
About you
4+ years’ PQE with substantial leasing experience (shopping centre or development work is an advantage)
Admitted in NSW with a current practising certificate
Strong drafting and careful contract review
Confident, commercial and comfortable owning client relationships
Valuable judgement on when to run with a matter and when to bring in a partner
Why MEL
Direct partner access and responsibility from day one
A growing firm (the product of a merger in early 2026)
A collaborative team with a clear path to progression
Competitive remuneration, with incentive or revenue-share arrangements open for discussion
📌 Senior Associate – Property (Commercial Leasing) (Sydney)
🏢 Mitry Emerson Lewis Lawyers
📍 Sydney
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