Senior Property Lawyer: Head of Practice (Remote)

Lawyers Weekly; Canberra; Remote; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawyers Weekly’s client seeks a Senior Property Lawyer to transition into a Head of Practice role, leading the Melbourne-Victoria property practice from a fully remote setup with support from state-of-the-art systems and senior management.

The role requires 5-8+ years post-admission in property law, a principal practicing certificate (or eligibility), and a proven track record in mentoring high-performing legal teams. Strong stakeholder engagement and growth orientation are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years of post-admission experience in property law with a principal practicing certificate (or the ability to obtain one).
• Proven track record in leading and mentoring high-performing legal teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other Heads of Practice to lead and support a national team of lawyers, conveyancers, and managers.
• Provide strategic leadership aligned with governance and partnership requirements.
• Ensure practice compliance with regulatory standards and other policies.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional development.
• Act as a key liaison with stakeholders, particularly in real estate and finance.
• Supervise staff development and lead structured learning and development initiatives.

Skills

Property law

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Mentoring / team development

Education

Principal practicing certificate

Job description

Lawyers Weekly’s client seeks a Senior Property Lawyer to transition into a Head of Practice role, leading the Melbourne-Victoria property practice from a fully remote setup with support from state-of-the-art systems and senior management.

The role requires 5-8+ years post-admission in property law, a principal practicing certificate (or eligibility), and a proven track record in mentoring high-performing legal teams. Strong stakeholder engagement and growth orientation are essential.