Property & Finance Solicitor / Associate

Davis Lawyers Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus: 70% of fees from matters you’ve

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring and close collaboration with

Equity participation potential

Career progression to Senior Associate

No obligation to bring existing client

Recognition and incentives for new業

Job summary

Davis Lawyers Australia is a boutique Brisbane firm advising commercial clients across real estate, banking and finance, and corporate law. The role offers the chance to work directly with senior lawyers on sophisticated transactions, with meaningful autonomy and pathways to senior leadership.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years’ post-admission experience in property, commercial and/or banking and finance law, strong drafting and client-relationship skills, and a practical, commercially

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ post-admission experience in property, commercial and/or banking and finance law.
• Strong drafting, technical and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage matters with appropriate autonomy.
• Clear communication and strong client relationship skills.
• Commercial judgement and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management.
• Willingness to take responsibility and contribute to the growth of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage matters from commencement to completion across commercial conveyancing and property developments.
• Oversee commercial lending, secured finance transactions and related documentation.
• Coordinate with senior lawyers and clients to ensure timely, commercially focused advice.
• Develop and maintain direct client relationships and provide practical advisory input.
• Contribute to the firm’s growth and strategic direction.

Skills

3–5 years post-admission experience

Job description

Boutique Brisbane firm | Senior-level work | Genuine career progression

Join a specialist commercial finance and real estate and practice where you will work directly with senior lawyers and clients.

Established in 2004, Davis Lawyers is a boutique Brisbane firm advising commercial clients across Australia in real estate, banking and finance, and corporate law. We combine senior-level expertise with practical, commercially focused advice and the responsiveness of a specialist practice.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated solicitor or associate with 3–5 years’ post-admission experience to join our team. You will work on sophisticated transactions for lenders, developers, investors and business owners, with meaningful autonomy, direct client contact and a clear pathway for progression.

This is a long-term career opportunity—not a short-term resourcing role. We are looking for a lawyer who wants to develop into a senior leadership position and contribute to the future growth of the firm.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the firm’s principal, you will manage matters from commencement to completion across:

• commercial and residential conveyancing in Queensland and New South Wales
• commercial and residential property developments
• off-the-plan sales, acquisitions and land subdivisions
• property due diligence, structuring and transaction advice
• commercial lending and secured finance transactions across Australia
• loan, mortgage and security documentation
• shareholder, unitholder and joint venture arrangements
• commercial and retail leasing and general commercial transactions
• business acquisitions and disposals

You will have direct client contact, responsibility for your own files and the support needed to deliver high-quality, commercially practical advice.

About You

We are seeking be a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys taking ownership of matters and building trusted client relationships. Ideally, you will have:

• 3–5 years’ post-admission experience in property, commercial and/or banking and finance law
• strong drafting, technical and analytical skills
• the ability to manage matters with appropriate autonomy
• clear communication and strong client relationship skills
• commercial judgement and a practical approach to problem-solving
• excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management
• a willingness to take responsibility and contribute to the growth of the practice

What We Offer

• A competitive salary package reflecting your experience
• High-quality commercial real estate, finance and corporate work
• Direct mentoring and close collaboration with the Principal
• Meaningful autonomy, responsibility and direct client relationships
• A flexible, supportive working environment with genuine work–life balance
• A clear pathway to Senior Associate level and beyond
• The opportunity to contribute to the firm’s growth and strategic direction
• Long-term potential for equity participation or succession for the right candidate
• No expectation that you bring an existing client following
• Exceptional business-development incentives
• A bonus of at least 70% of professional fees collected on matters originated by you, subject to firm policy
• A specialist environment without unnecessary layers of internal management

Location & Flexibility

The role is based in Brisbane, with flexible working arrangements available for the right candidate.