Special Counsel - Commercial/Corporate/Strata/Property

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd.; Brisbane; Vor Ort; AUD 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Gorilla Jobs Pty Ltd. in Brisbane seeks a Senior Associate/Special Counsel to join a boutique Property & Commercial law team.

You will handle a mix of commercial property transactions, strata matters and corporate projects while stepping into a leadership role and mentoring junior lawyers. The position offers flexible full-time or part-time arrangements in Brisbane's CBD, with a strong client base in property and business sectors and opportunities for career progression under experienced

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years PAE in commercial property and/or commercial law/contracts/Strata (Private practice experience necessary)
• Experience handling files such as business transactions, leases, strata titling, and corporate restructuring
• Ability to manage clients confidently and autonomously
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• A commercially astute and culturally aware approach to legal practice
• Mandarin or Cantonese language skills (highly regarded but not essential)

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage a broad range of commercial property and corporate matters
• Mentor junior lawyers and lead teams
• Advise on business sales, leases, and restructuring
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts and franchising matters
• Maintain strong client relationships and communicate complex concepts clearly

Kenntnisse

Client management

Drafting skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Commercial property

Strata titling

Business transactions

Mandarin/Cantonese

Jobbeschreibung

Special Counsel - Commercial/Corporate/Strata/Property

Special Counsel – Commercial/Corporate/Strata/Property

Join our client’s team as a Senior Associate/Special Counsel in Property & Commercial Law.

3 Main Points:

• Mix of commercial property, strata & corporate law matters
• Leadership role with FT or PT flexibility in the Brisbane CBD
• Be part of a well-respected and established legal practice

About the Client:

Join our client’s team – a highly regarded boutique firm in Brisbane’s CBD with over two decades of experience in delivering practical, timely, and legal advice across commercial property and business law. Our client is known for its expertise in advising clients on shopping centre investments, property development, business sales, and structuring complex commercial arrangements. The team takes pride in maintaining long-term client relationships and fostering a supportive and evolving legal practice.

Their leadership team, led by experienced Director, has developed a culture that blends fresh energy with legal excellence. Practitioners are encouraged to grow, and the firm actively invests in ongoing professional development to ensure skills remain current and commercially effective.

About the position:

Our client is offering a rare opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join their growing team in a flexible full-time or part-time capacity. This role is ideal for a commercially-minded lawyer looking to work across a broad range of matters, including:

• Commercial property transactions (shopping centres, commercial buildings)
• Strata titling and property development projects
• Business sales and purchases
• Shareholder agreements and corporate restructuring
• Commercial contracts and franchising matters

You’ll be stepping into a key leadership position, managing complex files while mentoring junior lawyers. With the support of an experienced and collaborative leadership team, you’ll play a vital role in continuing the firm’s strong reputation in the Brisbane legal market.

This is a client-facing role where your ability to communicate complex legal concepts in clear, practical language will be highly valued.

Key Requirements:

• 7+ years PAE in commercial property and/or commercial law/contracts/Strata (Private practice experience necessary)
• Prior experience handling files such as business transactions, leases, strata titling, and corporate restructuring
• Ability to manage clients confidently and autonomously
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• A commercially astute and culturally aware approach to legal practice
• Mandarin or Cantonese language skills (highly regarded but not essential)

On offer:

• Competitive salary package for the right candidate
• Flexibility to work full-time or part-time in the heart of Brisbane CBD
• Step into a respected leadership role with genuine career progression
• Work directly with an experienced Director who values mentoring and growth
• High-quality client base, particularly in the property and business sectors
• Ongoing investment in your legal and professional development

Additional information

• Mix of commercial property, strata & corporate law matters
• Leadership role with FT or PT flexibility in the Brisbane CBD
• Be part of a well-respected and established legal practice

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