Property Law - Senior Associate

Empire Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Empire Group in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Property Lawyer to join its busy commercial property team. The role offers a broad mix of high‑quality work and opportunities for long‑term career development in a stable, supportive practice.

You'll work across residential, commercial and industrial matters, including acquisitions, developments, and leasing, with strong partner support and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years PQE in property / commercial real estate.
• Confidently manage files, deadlines and client expectations.
• Strong drafting, attention to detail, and practical commercial thinking.
• Comfortable working directly with clients and building relationships.
• Collaborative and able to thrive in a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Work on acquisitions and disposals of property.
• Handle property development projects.
• Manage commercial, retail and industrial leasing.
• Contribute to residential and mixed-use off-the-plan developments.

Skills

Property law

Client management

Drafting

Commercial thinking

Deadline management

Job description

A well‑regarded mid‑tier firm is seeking an experienced Property Lawyer to join its busy and genuinely supportive commercial property team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a broad mix of high‑quality work and wants to build a long‑term career in a stable, well‑structured practice. Lawyers in this team tend to stay and grow — from junior through to senior — thanks to strong support and development and a collaborative culture. This role has been created due to ongoing growth.

The Work

• Acquisitions and disposals of property
• Property development work
• Commercial, retail and industrial leasing

Property Lawyer – Associate / Senior Associate

(Melbourne | Full‑time | 3–8 PQE)

A well‑regarded mid‑tier firm is seeking an experienced Property Lawyer to join its busy and genuinely supportive commercial property team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a broad mix of high‑quality work and wants to build a long‑term career in a stable, well‑structured practice. Lawyers in this team tend to stay and grow — from junior through to senior — thanks to strong support and development and a collaborative culture. This role has been created due to ongoing growth.

The Work

You’ll join a strong property team working across a broad mix of residential, commercial and industrial matters. The role includes:

• Acquisitions and disposals of property
• Property development work
• Commercial, retail and industrial leasing

You’ll also work on residential and mixed‑use off‑the‑plan developments, supporting clients throughout the development lifecycle.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–8 years PQE in property (will consider more senior lawyers)
• Confident managing files, deadlines and client expectations
• Strong on drafting, detail, and practical commercial thinking
• Comfortable working directly with clients and building relationships
• Collaborative, grounded and able to work well within a close‑knit team

Why This Firm

• A genuinely supportive culture with partners who are approachable and invested in your development
• High‑quality work in a well‑balanced culture
• Clear progression pathways and opportunities to grow your practice
• Flexibility, balance and a team that values people as much as performance

If you’re a property lawyer with staying power, looking for a role where you can do great work, be trusted, and build a long‑term career, this one is not to be missed.