Lawyer/Associate | Real Estate | Melbourne

Montgomery Advisory; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Advisory is assisting a leading independent Australian law firm in Melbourne to recruit a Lawyer or Associate (2–4 PQE) for the Real Estate team. You will advise on commercial property matters, with a focus on leasing for retail and commercial properties.

You will work with senior Partners, draft and negotiate leasing documents, and provide practical advice to clients across major property transactions in Melbourne.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years post-admission experience in a well-regarded property practice.
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of commercial property transactions and leasing.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Property leasing

Contract drafting

Client relations

Commercial real estate

Job description

Our client is a leading independent Australian law firm with a strong national presence and a well-established reputation in the Real Estate sector.

The Team

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.

Our client is a leading independent Australian law firm with a strong national presence and a well-established reputation in the Real Estate sector.

The Team

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.