Special Counsel / Senior Associate - Property Law

Engage Personnel; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two IC opportunity (2IC)

Autonomy in client work

Partnership opportunity

Hybrid working (two days from home)

12 weeks parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Incentive scheme for client Introduc­t

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Engage Personnel in Melbourne seeks an experienced Property Lawyer to join our respected law firm as Senior Associate, Special Counsel, or a junior Partner, working directly with a Property Partner as a genuine second-in-command. You will manage a broad range of sophisticated matters with autonomy and direct client contact.

This role offers leadership opportunities within the team, mentoring junior lawyers, and the chance to grow a dedicated Property practice in a collaborative, supportive

Qualifications

• Strong commercial property and development experience.
• Ability to independently manage complex transactions and client relationships.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and technical skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior lawyers.
• Proactive approach to improving precedents and processes.
• Interest in contributing to the growth of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Complex commercial property transactions and acquisitions.
• Property development and large-scale development projects.
• Commercial leasing.
• Advising developers and investors on property-related matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

Skills

Commercial property experience

Property development

Client relationship management

Drafting & negotiation

Mentoring juniors

Job description

An outstanding opportunity for an experienced Property Lawyer to join a highly regarded Melbourne law firm and play a key role in the continued growth of its Property practice.

We are seeking a Senior Associate, Special Counsel or established junior Partner to work directly alongside an experienced Property Partner as a genuine second-in-command.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys sophisticated commercial property work, wants significant autonomy and is ready to take ownership of complex matters, client relationships and the development of a growing team.

You will manage a broad range of high-quality commercial property and development matters, working with an impressive client base that includes property developers, retirement living operators, hotel and hospitality groups and other sophisticated commercial clients.

Your work will include:

• Complex commercial property transactions and acquisitions.
• Property development and large-scale development projects.
• Commercial leasing.
• Advising developers and investors on property-related matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

You will have full carriage of your matters and direct client contact, with the autonomy to manage files independently while working closely with an experienced Partner when required.

There is also an opportunity to take on a leadership role within the team, mentoring junior lawyers, providing technical guidance and helping improve precedents, processes and efficiencies across the practice.

The firm offers the best of both worlds: the resources, expertise and quality of work of an established larger practice, combined with a genuinely collaborative and supportive environment.

You will join an experienced Property team with established clients, strong internal support and an excellent reputation in the market.

The firm is particularly focused on attracting lawyers from larger practices who are looking for greater responsibility, meaningful career development and the opportunity to build something of their own.

We are interested in speaking with experienced property lawyers at Senior Associate, Special Counsel or junior Partner level who bring:

• Strong commercial property and development experience.
• Confidence independently managing complex transactions and client relationships.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and technical skills.
• The ability to mentor and develop junior lawyers.
• A proactive approach to improving systems, precedents and processes.
• An interest in contributing to the growth of the practice.

For someone with an established practice or referral network, there is a genuine opportunity to progress towards partnership.

What's on offer?

• A genuine 2IC opportunity working directly alongside the Property Partner.
• Sophisticated work for high-quality developers and commercial clients.
• Significant autonomy and direct client exposure.
• A genuine partnership opportunity for the right person.
• Flexible hybrid working, including two days from home.
• 12 weeks' paid parental leave.
• Firm-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Attractive incentive scheme for client introductions across the firm.
• Comprehensive professional development and wellbeing programs.
• A collaborative culture with strong Partner engagement and support.