Junior Lawyer - Real Estate | Work on Complex Transactions & Leasing | Melbourne

Montgomery Advisory; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Advisory in Melbourne is seeking a Lawyer or Associate (2–4 PQE) to join our highly regarded Real Estate practice.

You will advise on commercial property matters with a focus on retail and commercial leasing, act for major investors and landlords, and draft and negotiate leasing agreements.

You will work closely with partners and clients, providing practical, commercially focused advice throughout transactions.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' post-admission experience in property practice.
• Strong experience in commercial property matters, especially retail and leasing.
• Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of property transactions and the broader commercial real estate market.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of commercial property matters, with a focus on leasing.
• Act for institutional investors, developers, landlords and property operators.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial leasing agreements and related property documentation.
• Work directly with clients, providing practical and commercially focused advice throughout transactions.

Skills

Property leasing

Drafting

Client management

Communication

Job description

The Real Estate team advises major Australian clients on a broad range of commercial property matters, with particular expertise in leasing, property development and acquisitions and disposals. The practice works across the retail, industrial and mixed-use sectors, acting for leading institutional investors, developers, landlords and property operators.

The Role

An excellent opportunity exists for a Lawyer or Associate (2–4 PQE) to join a highly regarded Real Estate practice in Melbourne.

Working closely with experienced Partners and a collaborative team, you will:

• Advise on a broad range of commercial property matters, with a particular focus on retail and commercial leasing.
• Act for major institutional investors, developers, landlords and property operators.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial leasing agreements and related property documentation.
• Work directly with clients, providing practical and commercially focused advice throughout transactions.

About you

Ideally, you will have 2–4 years' post-admission experience gained within a well-regarded property practice.

Additionally, you will have:

• Strong experience in commercial property matters, particularly retail and commercial leasing.
• Excellent drafting skills and strong attention to detail.
• A sound understanding of property transactions and the broader commercial real estate market.
• Strong client relationship management and communication skills.