Junior Lawyer - Property (Commercial Leasing)

Mitry Emerson Lewis; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Mitry Emerson Lewis in Sydney is seeking a Junior Lawyer to support our property and commercial leasing practice. You will work with partners and senior lawyers on leases, agreements for lease and related documents for landlords, tenants and developers.

You will gain hands‑on experience across due diligence, searches, lodgements and settlements while building direct client contact and contributing to negotiations as your skills grow.

Qualifications

• Newly admitted or up to 2 years PQE in NSW.
• Interest in property and commercial leasing.
• Current practising certificate in NSW.
• Strong drafting and client‑facing communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist on leases, agreements for lease and related documents for landlords, tenants and developers.
• Support retail, commercial and development matters with due diligence, searches and settlements.
• Prepare correspondence, mark‑ups and file notes; participate in negotiations with counterparties.
• Build early client contact and develop professional relationships under supervision.

Skills

Drafting skills

Clear communication

Organised

Team player

Education

Law degree

Job description

Junior Lawyer - Property (Commercial Leasing)

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.

About MEL

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 with one of our partners and our senior lawyers, you will support our commercial leasing practice and build your skills on real matters from the start:

• Assist on files for a range of clients, including substantial family offices, developers, shopping centre owners and industry-leading business groups in the retail, hospitality, childcare and aged care sectors
• Draft and review leases, agreements for lease and related documents for landlords, tenants and developers, with guidance and feedback from senior lawyers
• Support retail, commercial, shopping centre and development matters, including due diligence, searches, lodgements and settlement tasks
• Prepare correspondence, mark‑ups and file notes, and take part in negotiations with counterparties as your experience grows
• Build your own client contact over time, starting with day-to-day communication on your matters

About you

• Newly admitted or up to 2 years’ PQE, with an interest in property and commercial leasing (leasing, property or commercial paralegal experience is an advantage)
• Admitted in NSW (or eligible for admission) with a current practising certificate
• Strong drafting skills and a careful eye for detail
• Clear, confident communicator who is comfortable dealing with clients
• Well organised and proactive, and keen to ask questions and take on feedback
• A team player who wants to build a long-term career in property law

Why MEL

• Direct partner access and real responsibility from early in your career
• Hands‑on training and mentoring from experienced senior lawyers
• A growing firm (the product of a merger in early 2026)
• Hybrid working
• A collaborative team with a clear path to progression
• Competitive remuneration