Retail Lease Lawyer

Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Christmas gift

Employee Assistance program

IT equipment provided for remote work

Annual COD Health dollars toward your/

Job summary

Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers in Sydney CBD is seeking a Lawyer to join the Retail & Commercial Leasing team. You will draft, review and negotiate leases, manage leasing matters, and provide practical commercial advice to clients.

With 2+ years post-admission experience, you will work alongside a respected partner and experienced team, in a role that blends office and remote work while supporting junior lawyers and developing leasing expertise.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-admission experience in retail and/or commercial leasing.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases and related documents.
• Commercially-minded adviser who understands client objectives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate retail and commercial leasing documents.
• Manage leasing matters and transactions.
• Provide practical and commercially focused advice to clients.
• Assist with lease-related negotiations and client communications.
• Collaborate with clients and team members; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Retail & commercial leasing

Drafting & negotiating leases

Client relationship management

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Laws / Juris Doctor (admission to practice)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers is a well-established Australian mid-tier law firm with offices across Sydney, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Newcastle, Raymond Terrace, Hobart and Melbourne.

We provide comprehensive legal services across property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations, and personal injury law. Our clients include corporations, government, not-for-profit organisations, SMEs and individuals.

At our core, we are a values-led firm. We are committed to delivering high-quality legal advice with integrity, while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a Lawyer to join our Retail & Commercial Leasing team in Sydney CBD, working closely with Partner Anthony Herro, one of Sydney’s leading retail leasing lawyers, and an experienced team with a strong reputation in the market.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating retail and commercial leasing documents
• Managing leasing matters and transactions
• Providing practical and commercially focused advice to clients
• Assisting with lease-related negotiations and matters
• Working closely with clients and other members of the team
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members

Successful candidates will have:

• 2+ years post-admission experience in retail and/or commercial leasing
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases and associated leasing documentation
• The confidence to manage leasing matters with increasing autonomy while knowing when to seek input on more complex issues
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with excellent attention to detail
• A commercial and practical approach to legal advice, with an ability to understand a client's broader business objectives
• Strong communication and client relationship skills
• A collaborative approach and genuine interest in developing specialist expertise in retail and commercial leasing
• A blend of working in the office & remotely

• Annual Christmas gift
• Employee Assistance program
• IT equipment provided to our people to work remotely
• Annual COD Health dollars towards your health & wellbeing
• Social gatherings and sporting groups
• Internal learning and development program
• Annual practising certificate paid for

We require successful applicants to provide a satisfactory police clearance prior to commencing employment.

We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.