Junior Lawyer - Property (Commercial Leasing)

Mitry Emerson Lewis Lawyers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct partner access

Hands-on training

Job summary

Mitry Emerson Lewis Lawyers in Sydney CBD is seeking a Junior Lawyer in Property (Commercial Leasing) to support our leasing practice from the outset. You will assist on client files, draft and review leases, and contribute to due diligence and negotiations on a range of property matters.

The role offers hands-on training, partner access early in your career, and a pathway to progression in a growing firm post-merger. This is a Sydney-based, on-site opportunity with competitive remuneration.

Qualifications

• Newly admitted or up to 2 years’ PQE in NSW.
• Admission in NSW (or eligible for admission) with a current practicing certificate.
• Interest in property and commercial leasing.

Responsibilities

• Assist on files for a range of clients, including substantial family offices, developers, shopping centre owners and leading business groups.
• Draft and review leases, agreements for lease and related documents for landlords, tenants and developers with guidance from senior lawyers.
• Support retail, commercial, shopping centre and development matters, including due diligence, searches and lodgements.
• Prepare correspondence, mark-ups and file notes; participate in negotiations as experience grows.
• Build client contact over time, starting with day-to-day communication on matters.

Skills

Property law

Drafting

Job description

Junior Lawyer - Property (Commercial Leasing)

Mitry Emerson Lewis Lawyers – Sydney CBD NSW

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)

A collaborative team with a clear path to progression

Competitive remuneration