Senior Lawyer, Property

JLegal
Sydney, NSWFull time

Listed 17 Sep 2026

A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced property lawyer to join its well-regarded Melbourne property practice.

This opportunity suits a lawyer who enjoys high-quality transactional work, wants meaningful client exposure, and is looking to grow within a collaborative, commercially minded team. The practice is expanding and offers genuine scope to take on responsibility, run matters end-to-end and contribute to the development of junior lawyers.

The Role

You’ll work on a broad range of commercial property matters, including:

  • Property acquisitions and disposals
  • Commercial, industrial and retail leasing (acting for landlords and tenants)
  • Property development and bulk development transactions
  • Complex commercial and residential projects

The role offers exposure to a strong and diverse client base and the chance to work closely with senior practitioners on sophisticated transactions, with autonomy increasing as your experience grows.

About You

This role will suit a lawyer who brings:

  • 4+ years’ PAE in property law
  • Solid experience in property development and commercial transactions
  • Strong leasing experience across office, industrial and/or retail assets
  • Confidence running matters and dealing directly with clients
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style

Why Consider This Opportunity?

  • Join a high-performing national firm with a strong reputation in the property market
  • Clear, merit-based career progression and genuine development support
  • Excellent client exposure and hands-on transactional work
  • Supportive, down-to-earth team culture
  • Modern CBD office with high-quality facilities

Interested in a confidential discussion? Please email benjamin.arabin@jlegal.com.au.

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