Senior Property Law Leader, WA

Fortuna Advisory Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortuna Legal Australia seeks a Senior Associate Property Lawyer for West Perth to lead sophisticated WA property matters and help shape a growing practice.

The role requires a strong track record in property, planning and development, with the ability to manage complex matters independently and mentor junior team members. You will work closely with leadership to expand the firm’s national footprint and client base.

Qualifications

• Admitted Australian lawyer with unrestricted practising certificate (WA eligibility).
• At least 10 years post-admission WA property, planning and development experience.
• Proven ability to lead complex property matters and advise clients strategically.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex acquisitions, disposals, land tenure and development agreements.
• Guide clients through planning schemes, approvals, subdivision and strata matters.
• Manage disputes before SAT and WA Supreme Court, briefing Counsel where needed.
• Act as trusted adviser to developers, landowners, investors and financiers.
• Supervise and mentor lawyers, graduates and paralegals to raise standards.
• Build personal client following and contribute to firm strategy and growth.

Skills

Property law

Leadership

Mentoring

Client management

Negotiation

Education

Admission as Australian lawyer with unrestricted practicing certificate (WA eligibility)

Job description

Fortuna Legal Australia seeks a Senior Associate Property Lawyer for West Perth to lead sophisticated WA property matters and help shape a growing practice.

The role requires a strong track record in property, planning and development, with the ability to manage complex matters independently and mentor junior team members. You will work closely with leadership to expand the firm’s national footprint and client base.