Our client is a national commercial law firm that judges its lawyers on outcomes, not hours recorded. They are looking for a Senior Property Lawyer to lead the legal delivery of a large compulsory acquisition program across the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors, from the first statutory notice through to compensation and disputed claims. This is a permanent, full-time, hybrid role based in Melbourne CBD, and Brisbane-based candidates will also be considered.

Why you'll love it here

- Salary in the range of $175K to $215K ex super
- No timesheets and no individual budgets, so quality of outcome is what counts
- Hybrid, flexible working
- A program you can own end to end, with real autonomy and a commercial say in how it is run
- Specialist work at the intersection of property, energy and infrastructure, well beyond routine conveyancing
- A collaborative team with no silos, and the chance to guide less experienced lawyers
- Permanent, full-time

About the role

You will lead the legal side of a large compulsory acquisition program across a portfolio of landholders, running it as a project from first notice through to resolution.

- Lead legal delivery end to end,



including statutory notices and applications under Victorian energy and land acquisition legislation
- Instruct experts and negotiate compensation offers
- Prepare matters for disputed claims proceedings in VCAT or the Supreme Court
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts, leases and deeds
- Manage each stage of the program with clear tracking and reporting to the client
- Support and guide less experienced members of the team

What you'll bring

- 8+ years' PAE in property law and a current Australian practising certificate
- Experience in land access, energy, infrastructure or Victorian compulsory acquisition (favourable, not essential)
- The ability to run matters autonomously with a high standard of technical accuracy
- A commercial mindset focused on the value delivered to the client
- An interest in client relationships and business development
- A collaborative approach and a willingness to contribute to the team

Additional information

- $175K-$215K ex super, no timesheets and no individual billing targets
- Permanent, full time hybrid role in Melbourne CBD, Brisbane also considered
- Lead a large compulsory acquisition program in energy and infrastructure

📌 Senior Property Lawyer | 8+ PAE | Melbourne Commercial Firm
🏢 Gorilla Jobs
📍 Melbourne