Senior Associate, Property Leasing Hybrid & Partner Access

Mitry Emerson Lewis; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Direct partner access

Job summary

Mitry Emerson Lewis (MEL) in Sydney seeks a Senior Associate to own commercial leasing work end to end, partnering directly with a senior partner. You will manage leases, agreements for lease and related documents for landlords, tenants and developers across shopping centres and development projects.

You will lead negotiations, oversee junior lawyers, and contribute to a collaborative, growing firm with hybrid working and direct partner access from day one.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ PQE with substantial leasing experience (shopping centre or development work advantageous).
• Strong drafting and careful contract review.

Responsibilities

• Own commercial leasing files end to end for landlords, tenants and developers.
• Draft leases, agreements for lease and related documents.
• Handle retail, commercial, shopping centre and development matters.
• Negotiate with counterparties and escalate to partner when needed.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Client relationships

Attention to detail

Education

NSW practising certificate

Job description

Mitry Emerson Lewis (MEL) in Sydney seeks a Senior Associate to own commercial leasing work end to end, partnering directly with a senior partner. You will manage leases, agreements for lease and related documents for landlords, tenants and developers across shopping centres and development projects.

You will lead negotiations, oversee junior lawyers, and contribute to a collaborative, growing firm with hybrid working and direct partner access from day one.