Property Lawyer / Associate - 4-6 years PQE

Work Initiatives; Melbourne; Hybride; AUD 120 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work after probation

Four-day week option

Wellbeing focus

CPD training

Résumé du poste

Work Initiatives in Melbourne is seeking a Property Lawyer/Associate with 4–6 years PQE to join its boutique property practice. You'll work across a broad mix of matters including commercial property transactions, leasing, development and conveyancing in a collaborative team.

The firm emphasizes a supportive culture, flexibility with part-time or four-day weeks, and regular CPD. You will handle disputes, boundary issues, and other property challenges while developing generalist skills within a

Qualifications

• 4–6 years post-admission experience in property law.
• Broad property experience across commercial, development and property disputes.
• Strong drafting and client-relations skills.
• Ability to handle a varied workload in a boutique setting.

Responsabilités

• Handle commercial property transactions and leasing.
• Assist with property development matters.
• Manage boundary disputes and adverse possession claims.
• Address building and property-related issues, including water ingress.
• Provide conveyancing and general property advice.
• Assist with property disputes where applicable.

Connaissances

Property law

Drafting

Client relations

Commercial property

Formation

Bachelor of Laws

Legal Practising Certificate

Outils

Document drafting software

Description du poste

Property Lawyer / Associate - 4-6 years PQE

Are you a property lawyer who enjoys variety and doesn't necessarily want to be pigeonholed into one particular area of practice?

This is an opportunity to join a growing boutique firm with an established property practice, a great client base and a genuinely lovely team. The firm is looking for an Associate-level lawyer who enjoys the breadth of property law, is comfortable handling a varied workload and wants to be part of a close-knit practice where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

This is a broad property role, working across a mix of general property and commercial property matters. You'll be exposed to a varied and sometimes unusual range of work, including:

• Commercial property transactions and leasing.
• Property development and associated matters.
• Boundary disputes and adverse possession claims.
• Building and property-related issues, including water ingress.
• Conveyancing and general property advice.
• Property disputes, should this be an area of interest.

Are you a property lawyer who enjoys variety and doesn't necessarily want to be pigeonholed into one particular area of practice?

This is an opportunity to join a growing boutique firm with an established property practice, a great client base and a genuinely lovely team. The firm is looking for an Associate-level lawyer who enjoys the breadth of property law, is comfortable handling a varied workload and wants to be part of a close-knit practice where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

This is a broad property role, working across a mix of general property and commercial property matters. You'll be exposed to a varied and sometimes unusual range of work, including:

• Commercial property transactions and leasing.
• Property development and associated matters.
• Boundary disputes and adverse possession claims.
• Building and property-related issues, including water ingress.
• Conveyancing and general property advice.
• Property disputes, should this be an area of interest.

The firm is looking for someone with well-rounded property experience, ideally from a smaller or mid-sized practice where you've had the opportunity to get involved in a broad range of matters and develop strong generalist skills.

The Firm & Culture
This is a genuinely close-knit boutique firm that has experienced steady growth over the past few years, building out its practice areas and developing strong relationships with its clients and referrers.

With around 24 people, the firm has a friendly, collaborative environment where people know each other, enjoy spending time together and are invested in the success of the broader team. The leadership team places a real emphasis on creating a positive workplace, listening to staff feedback and ensuring people feel supported.

Learning and development are also a genuine priority. The firm has its own internal training program, regular CPD and monthly all-firm meetings, encouraging knowledge-sharing and keeping everyone across changes in legislation, technology and best practice.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• A genuinely varied property practice with plenty of interesting work.
• A supportive and approachable leadership team.
• A close-knit environment where you'll get to know your colleagues and have direct access to senior practitioners.
• Achievable billable expectations of approximately 5.5 hours per day.
• Hybrid working arrangements following probation.
• Genuine flexibility around part-time arrangements, with four days per week a realistic option.
• Regular team events, a strong focus on wellbeing and ongoing professional development.

You'll ideally have:

• 4-6 years' post-admission experience in property law.
• Broad property experience, ideally gained within a smaller or mid-sized practice.
• Exposure to commercial property, leasing and general property transactions.
• Experience with a range of property matters, including disputes or more unusual property issues.
• Strong technical, drafting and client relationship skills.
• A practical, approachable attitude and an interest in working within a collaborative team.

The firm is open to considering lawyers seeking a four-day working week and would also consider other part-time arrangements for the right person.