Property and Commercial Lawyer

Empire Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality commercial property work

Direct client contact

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Culture of expertise and initiative

Job summary

Empire Group in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Associate or Senior Associate to join a thriving practice with an impressive and growing client base. You will run commercial property matters with autonomy and direct client exposure.

You'll work for developers, investors, corporate clients and business owners on acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development, due diligence and complex transactions, while mentoring junior lawyers and helping grow the firm's property practice.

Qualifications

• Associate or Senior Associate level commercial property experience.
• Strong technical and commercial skills.
• Proven ability to manage matters independently.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Running commercial property files autonomously from commencement to completion.
• Commercial property acquisitions and disposals.
• Commercial, retail and industrial leasing matters.
• Property development and project work.
• Due diligence and complex transactional matters.
• Providing strategic property advice to a diverse client base.
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers and support staff.
• Managing client relationships and contributing to the ongoing growth of the practice.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Independent matter management

Client relationship skills

Mentoring juniors

Communication skills

Solution-focused approach

Job description

Commercial Property Associate / Senior Associate

Looking for the quality of work and clients of a national or mid-tier firm, without the layers of bureaucracy? This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Commercial Property Associate or Senior Associate to join a thriving Brisbane practice with an impressive and growing client base.

Acting for property developers, investors, corporate clients and business owners, you'll be involved in a broad range of sophisticated commercial property matters while enjoying genuine autonomy and direct client exposure.

The Role You will be responsible for:

• Running commercial property files autonomously from commencement to completion
• Commercial property acquisitions and disposals
• Commercial, retail and industrial leasing matters
• Property development and project work
• Due diligence and complex transactional matters
• Providing strategic property advice to a diverse client base
• Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers and support staff
• Managing client relationships and contributing to the ongoing growth of the practice

About You

• Associate or Senior Associate level commercial property experience
• Strong technical and commercial skills
• Proven ability to manage matters independently
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior team members
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills
• A practical, solutions-focused approach

What's on Offer?

• High-quality commercial property work comparable to that found in national and mid-tier firms
• A diverse and loyal client base, including developers, investors and corporate clients
• Genuine autonomy and direct client contact
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Clear career progression opportunities
• A culture that values expertise, initiative and client service

This role will suit an ambitious property lawyer looking to take the next step in their career and work on challenging, high-value matters within a dynamic and growing practice.