Property and Real Estate | Brisbane
- Opportunity for a Senior Property Lawyer to carve a clear path towards Special Counsel.
- Autonomy to lead client negotiations and delegate to team of junior lawyers and paralegals.
- Focus on large-scale property transactions with institutional investors, developers, and corporates.
Firm Focus:
The Firm offers an exceptional opportunity for a driven Property Lawyer to take the reins on transactions, with a genuine pathway to Special Counsel. With a focus on high-value capital transactions and development agreements, the Firm’s national leadership in Property Law provides a supportive environment where you’ll be given the autonomy to manage key clients directly.
Your Opportunity:
This role will suit a lawyer ready to take the next step in their career, with the autonomy to lead client negotiations, operating across large commercial property transactions, development and fund-through agreements. There is currently one Special Counsel and one Senior Associate, both of whom are heavily aligned with two major clients, allowing you to play a key role in team leadership while enjoying the variety of work across the broader institutional and corporate client base.
This opportunity will provide exposure to high-value transactions, working directly with institutional investors, REITs, developers, and corporates. The Firm’s collaborative culture ensures that you will receive ongoing support and mentorship through to Special Counsel. There is ample activity across three highly National property partners to support a clear pathway forward.
The Role:
- Act autonomously where appropriate on large-scale property transactions.
- Lead negotiations directly with clients, providing strategic advice on capital transactions for institutional investors and developers.
- Mentor and delegate tasks to junior lawyers and paralegals, maintaining a cohesive team dynamic.
- Collaborate with the national property law team, contributing to key initiatives and business development efforts.
- Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring high-quality service and commercial outcomes.
Ideally you will bring with you:
- Bachelor of Laws with strong academic credentials.
- Minimum of 4 years’ post-admission experience in commercial property law.
- Proven ability to work autonomously with substantial clients, particularly in large commercial transactions.
- Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring junior team members.
- A collaborative, ‘one team’ approach, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the team.
If you want to execute on quality capital transactions with a clear promotional future then please reach out to discuss this opportunity in confidence.
Felicity McManus – Director
0405 537 153
