Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Property Law

About the role

A top 10 Australian law firm is seeking a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its growing Sydney Property team. The successful candidate will lead complex commercial buy/sell matters for institutional clients, with a secondary focus on landlord leasing work. The role suits someone with 7+ years of post-admission experience.

Key responsibilities

• Act on acquisitions, disposals and related matters for office, industrial and retail assets
• Draft, negotiate and review contracts for sale, due diligence reports and commercial leasing documents
• Manage stakeholder engagement with clients, agents and financiers
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers on leasing matters
• Maintain regulatory compliance and oversee risk management in all transactional activities

Required profile

• Minimum 7+ years post-admission experience in property law, ideally from a mid or top-tier firm
• Demonstrated experience handling complex property transactions independently
• Proven ability to supervise and mentor a team
• Attention to detail, commercial acumen and client service skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines

What we offer

• Salary of $150,000 - $250,000 plus superannuation
• Professional development and mentorship
• Discounted health insurance, gym memberships and an Employee Assistance Program