Senior Associate - Commercial Property

Legal People; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive remuneration

Additional leave benefits

Career development and mentoring

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Regular team and social activities

Job summary

Legal People is seeking a Senior Associate in Melbourne to lead complex commercial property matters with direct access to Partners and autonomy to manage matters from start to finish.

The role offers a hands-on, high-quality property practice, strong client relationships, and a supportive environment with mentoring, flexible working arrangements, and ongoing career development within a leading team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years PAE in property or real estate practice.
• Experience across commercial property matters.
• Strong drafting and client communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Property acquisitions and disposals
• Commercial leasing
• Property development matters
• Due diligence and transactional work
• Subdivisions and related property matters
• General commercial property advice

Skills

Commercial property

Client relationships

Drafting skills

Autonomy

Job description

Lead complex commercial property transactions, manage key client relationships and take ownership of high-quality matters within a leading team.

• Senior Associate | Commercial Property
• Major Clients | Direct Partner Access | Autonomy & Career Growth
• Generous Incentives | Competitive remuneration

About the role

Step into a senior role within a highly regarded commercial law firm, offering quality property work and an impressive mix of clients.

You'll take a leading role across a broad mix of complex commercial property matters, with direct access to experienced Partners and plenty of opportunity to manage matters autonomously.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced property lawyer who enjoys building strong client relationships and taking ownership of transactions from start to finish.

You'll enjoy a supportive and flexible working environment together with a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Competitive remuneration
• Additional leave benefits
• Career development and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Regular team and social activities

What you'll work on

You'll be involved in a broad range of commercial property matters, including:

• Property acquisitions and disposals
• Commercial leasing
• Property development matters
• Due diligence and transactional work
• Subdivisions and related property matters
• General commercial property advice

Skills & experience

You will be an experienced commercial property lawyer, ideally with 5+ years PAE, gained within a well-regarded property or real estate practice.

You'll bring:

• Solid experience across commercial property transactions
• Exposure to acquisitions, disposals, leasing and development matters
• Strong drafting and technical skills
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• The ability to manage matters and competing deadlines autonomouslyA commercial, collaborative and proactive approach
• An interest in mentoring and supporting junior team members

About our client

Our client is an established commercial law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services. Offering a professional yet down-to-earth culture, the firm provides a supportive and collaborative environment where lawyers are encouraged to take ownership of their work, develop strong client relationships and build long-term careers.