Property & Leasing Lawyer
- Join a well-respected Property Team focusing on retail, commercial, and industrial leasing.
- Engage in property transactions including sales, purchases, and due diligence.
- Work directly with sophisticated clients and handle lease disputes.
This large and well‑established CBD client of about 40 lawyers, 10 Partners - and counting - is looking for their next Leasing/Property Lawyer.
This role offers genuine variety: significant leasing work with real responsibility, plus meaty property matters across the broader practice. It’s the best of both worlds.
The firm is well known and considered a front‑runner across all areas of law, especially Commercial Property. They’re recognised for commercial sharpness, long‑standing client relationships and a culture that’s refreshingly down‑to‑earth.
You’ll join a busy, well‑respected Property Team working across retail, commercial and industrial leasing, acquisitions, disposals, due diligence and general property advisory. Senior lawyers here are generous with their time, clear in expectations and committed to helping you grow.
The Role
- Retail, commercial and industrial leasing for landlords and tenants
- Property transactions including sales, purchases, development work and due diligence
- Drafting, negotiating and advising on property and commercial documentation
- Direct work with sophisticated clients
- Lease disputes
- Shopping centre leases, Small Business Commissioner mediations, Retail Leases Act VCAT matters
- Liquor and Gaming Licensing
You Will Need
- Solid experience in leasing and property law (3–7 PAE ideal, open to strong juniors and seniors)
- Confidence drafting and negotiating leases and related agreements
- A commercial mindset, strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A collaborative, positive approach - this team genuinely love working together
The Firm
- Respected, long‑standing CBD practice with a big‑firm caliber property offering
- Real access to partners, real mentoring, real progression
- Varied, interesting, client‑facing work from day one
- A team that values balance, autonomy and good humans
If you’re a leasing/property lawyer who wants meaningful work, great clients and a team that backs your growth, this is the role that will move your career forward.
For more information, please contact: Libby Mizrahi LLB(Hons) libby.mizrahi@empiregroup.com.au 0468 433 569
Reference number: 1654328
Profession:Legal professional
Company: empire group
Date posted: 31st Aug, 2026
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