Senior Associate - Property & Development in Melbourne

Melbourne Full-Time On-site

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Our client is a growing commercial law firm seeking an experienced Senior Associate – Property & Development to join its Melbourne practice.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished property lawyer looking to take on a senior position with greater autonomy, direct client exposure and leadership responsibility across a diverse range of sophisticated commercial property and development transactions.

Working closely with the Principal, you'll independently manage complex property matters and play a key role in supporting and mentoring junior members of the Property team.

The practice advises on a broad range of commercial and specialist property developments, with transactions regularly exceeding $10 million and ranging up to approximately $150 million.

The role is particularly suited to a technically strong, commercially minded property lawyer who can confidently manage complex transactions, build trusted client relationships and deliver practical legal solutions.

Exposure to complex development structures and high-value commercial projects.
Diverse projects including childcare, medical, student accommodation, co-living, data centres, renewable energy and greenfield developments.
Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals.
Melbourne CBD office with longer-term career progression opportunities.
$150-170k + super

Our client is a growing commercial law firm seeking an experienced Senior Associate – Property & Development to join its Melbourne practice.

Working closely with the Principal, you'll independently manage complex property matters and play a key role in supporting and mentoring junior members of the Property team.

The practice advises on a broad range of commercial and specialist property developments, with transactions regularly exceeding $10 million and ranging up to approximately $150 million.

Benefits

Exposure to complex development structures and high-value commercial projects.
Diverse projects including childcare, medical, student accommodation, co-living, data centres, renewable energy and greenfield developments.
Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals.
Melbourne CBD office with longer-term career progression opportunities.
$150-170k + super

What You'll Do

Independently manage a diverse portfolio of commercial property and development transactions, including acquisitions and disposals, subdivisions, off-the-plan developments and other complex property matters, from initial instructions through to completion.
Advise developers, investors, business owners and private clients on property transactions, development projects, contractual arrangements and associated commercial and legal risks.
Draft, review and negotiate complex contracts of sale, commercial and retail leases, agreements for lease and other property and development documentation.
Advise on sophisticated property development structures, including options, development management agreements, joint ventures and project-specific arrangements.
Lead property due diligence processes, including reviewing title, encumbrances, contractual arrangements and transaction risks, and provide commercially focused recommendations.
Advise on property financing and refinancing transactions, including reviewing and negotiating associated security and financing documentation.
Manage key client relationships, providing proactive legal advice, managing expectations and acting as a trusted adviser throughout transactions.
Work across Victorian and interstate property transactions, collaborating with external advisers where specialist jurisdictional expertise is required.
Work closely with financiers, accountants, consultants and other professional advisers to structure and deliver commercially effective transaction outcomes.
Supervise and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals, including delegating work, reviewing legal documentation, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional development.
Contribute to the continued development of the Property practice through strong client service, knowledge sharing and the identification of opportunities to strengthen existing client relationships.

What You'll Bring

Ideally 5+ years' post-qualification experience (PQE) with substantial experience in Commercial Property Law.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex property and development transactions from commencement through to completion.
Strong technical experience across commercial property acquisitions and disposals, property development, leasing, contracts of sale and property due diligence.
Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial property and development documentation.
Strong commercial judgement and the ability to identify legal risks, advise on transaction structures and deliver practical solutions.
Confidence managing sophisticated clients, including developers, investors, business owners and senior commercial stakeholders.
Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience supervising, mentoring or providing technical guidance to junior lawyers and paralegals.
Experience with complex development arrangements, including options, joint ventures or development management agreements, will be highly regarded.
Experience across multiple Australian jurisdictions, particularly NSW, Queensland or Western Australia, would be advantageous.
FIRB experience is beneficial but not essential.

For an experienced Property Associate ready to progress into a Senior Associate position, or an existing Senior Associate seeking greater autonomy and exposure to sophisticated property and development transactions, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a growing commercial law firm.

*This role is based onsite in Melbourne. Applicants must have unrestricted working rights in Australia and hold, or be eligible to hold, a current Australian Practising Certificate.

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