Commercial Property & Leasing Senior Lawyer

Job description

Accountabilities Draft and review a broad range of commercial property and leasing documents, including heads of agreement, leases, agreements for lease, licences, subleases, renewals, surrenders, and lease assignments. Conduct due diligence reviews of leases for M&A transactions and analyse lease portfolios for assignment and change-of-control provisions in connection with corporate restructures. Support clients through complex commercial lease negotiations, providing practical and commercially focused legal guidance. Advise on applicable retail leasing legislation and broader property law matters. Manage client leasing portfolios and provide strategic advice aligned with clients’ commercial objectives and broader business needs. Monitor legislative developments and market practice to provide proactive, up-to-date guidance. Collaborate with lawyers across other disciplines on disputes, acquisitions, disposals, and transactions involving leasing considerations. Act as a key point of contact for sophisticated clients, building trusted relationships through clear, responsive, and commercially relevant communication. Take ownership of matters from start to finish while managing competing priorities across a high-volume portfolio. Support the development of junior lawyers through supervision, mentoring, and knowledge sharing, with opportunities to take on greater people-management responsibilities over time. Requirements 5+ years of experience in commercial property and leasing gained within a recognised law firm or in-house legal team. An unrestricted Australian practising certificate is preferred. Strong technical expertise across commercial property, leasing, and related transactional matters. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain trusted relationships with sophisticated corporate and enterprise clients. Strong commercial judgment and a practical, solutions-oriented approach to legal advice. Ability to work independently and take ownership while contributing effectively within a collaborative, high-performing team. Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a high-volume environment. Ability to quickly identify the issues that matter most to a client’s business and tailor advice accordingly. Dependable, accountable, and committed to following matters through to completion. Interest in supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and supporting their professional development. Comfortable working with technology-enabled legal processes and adapting to an innovative, rapidly evolving environment. Applicants based anywhere in Australia are welcome, with remote work options available; Sydney-based candidates are particularly encouraged to apply. Benefits Flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in Australia. Vibrant office environment in Surry Hills, Sydney, located close to Central Station. Additional paid “LV Leave” days, alongside birthday leave, volunteering leave, and parental leave. Annual budget dedicated to external learning and professional development. Regular team socials, drinks, and team lunches. Access to a fast-paced, technology-enabled legal environment with significant opportunities for career progression. Accelerated growth opportunities for high-performing lawyers. Opportunity to work directly with sophisticated corporate and enterprise clients and gain extensive exposure to complex, high-volume legal matters. Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with opportunities to develop leadership and mentoring skills. 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Our partner is looking for a Commercial Property & Leasing Senior Lawyer based in Australia. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced property and leasing lawyer to provide high-quality, commercially focused legal support to sophisticated corporate and enterprise clients. You’ll work closely with leading in-house legal teams, becoming a trusted advisor across complex, high-volume property matters. The role offers broad exposure to commercial leasing work, from drafting and negotiations through to due diligence, portfolio management, and strategic advice. You’ll operate in a technology-enabled legal environment designed to deliver efficient, practical, and scalable client solutions. The position combines significant autonomy with close collaboration across a high-performing multidisciplinary team. Based in Sydney or remotely elsewhere in Australia, you’ll have the opportunity to build your expertise while contributing to a modern and rapidly evolving legal services model.