Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Commercial & Property

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial & Property Lawyer to join a highly regarded mid-sized law firm with an exceptional reputation for client service, staff retention and long term career development.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a broad mix of commercial and property matters while becoming a key member of a well established and growing practice. The successful candidate will enjoy significant autonomy, direct client contact and a clear pathway towards senior leadership within the firm.

The Role
You will advise a diverse range of business clients, property developers, investors and private clients across matters including:

• Sale and purchase of businesses
• Commercial leasing
• Commercial agreements and advisory matters
• Residential and commercial property transactions
• Off the plan developments
• Property acquisitions and disposals
• Government and social housing related property matters
• General commercial and transactional work

This position would suit a lawyer who enjoys managing transactions from start to finish, building strong client relationships and working closely with experienced partners who are invested in mentoring and career progression.

The firm has built a reputation as an employer of choice, combining high quality legal work with a genuinely supportive and collaborative culture. With a substantial legal and support team, the firm offers the resources and infrastructure of a larger practice while maintaining a close knit and approachable environment. Many lawyers and support staff have built long term careers with the firm, with numerous team members having remained for well over a decade.

The culture is collegiate and relationship driven. Teams work closely together, partners maintain an open door approach, and lawyers are encouraged to contribute to business development, client strategy and the ongoing growth of the practice.

Career progression is taken seriously and managed through regular performance discussions, mentoring and tailored development plans.

The firm actively supports:

• Leadership development
• Business development training
• Specialist accreditations
• Further study
• Industry seminars and conferences
• Client secondments
• Board and committee involvement
• Pro bono and community initiatives

There is genuine scope for advancement, with clear pathways available through to senior leadership and, for the right individual, future partnership opportunities.

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangements with up to 2 days WFH
• Flexible approach to family and personal commitments
• Strong administrative and legal support resources
• Structured mentoring and professional development
• Regular social and networking events
• Monthly junior lawyer development initiatives
• In-house CPDs and training programs
• Modern collaborative working environment
• Long-standing and stable client base

About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• 5-10 years PQE in commercial law, property law, or a combination of both
• Strong transactional experience
• Experience managing client relationships autonomously
• Commercially focused problem solving skills
• Excellent communication and drafting abilities
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career within a collaborative firm environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer seeking quality work, flexibility, strong mentorship and a genuine opportunity to progress their career within a successful and growing practice.

Apply now or reach out to Lauren Benstead on (03) 9077 7491 or via email lauren.benstead@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.

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