Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Property (6+ PAE)

Bondi Junction I I Full Time

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Senior Associate / Special Counsel - Property (6+ PAE)

The Firm
This respected and steadily growing boutique firm, located in Bondi Junction, has built a strong reputation for delivering commercially-focused advice across property, corporate, and commercial matters. With a client base spanning national retailers, developers, and industry operators, the firm prides itself on its modern, agile approach, high-quality work, and a collaborative, down-to-earth team culture. Senior lawyers at the firm enjoy autonomy, access to major matters, and genuine opportunities for career progression in a supportive, high-performing environment.

The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate (or Special Counsel-level) Property Lawyer to join the property team on a full-time, permanent basis. Initially appointed as a maternity leave replacement, this position is intended to transition into a long-term permanent role.
Key responsibilities include:

Managing a range of high-value and complex commercial and residential transactions, from due diligence to settlement.
Drafting and negotiating retail, commercial, and industrial leases, including renewals and variations.
Advising on property development projects, including acquisitions, subdivisions, planning/zoning, and off-the-plan contracts.
Acting as a trusted advisor to clients in sectors such as childcare, retail, development, and hospitality.
Supervising junior team members and contributing to internal knowledge sharing.
Assisting with business development and fostering strong client/referrer relationships.
Ensuring compliance with all legal, ethical, and regulatory standards.

The Candidate
To be considered for this position, candidates should ideally have:

Minimum 6yrs PAE in property law, with experience in both commercial and residential matters.
Deep technical knowledge in property transactions, leasing, and development.
A NSW practising certificate in good standing.
The ability to run matters autonomously, advise directly to clients, and contribute at a senior level.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and a commercial mindset.
A collaborative, proactive approach with the ability to mentor junior lawyers.

Additional experience that would be advantageous:

Experience in the childcare, retail, or development sectors.
Exposure to strata law, such as by-law drafting.
Experience advising on building contracts.
A portable client base or network of referrers.

Benefits
The successful candidate will enjoy:

A competitive salary package (up to $200,000 + super, depending on experience).
2 days work-from-home per week (after a three-month onboarding period).
The opportunity to work on complex, interesting matters with a strong client base.
Access to a supportive team culture and career development pathways, including leadership opportunities.
Modern tech stack, including tools such as Actionstep, Trello, DocuSign, and LexisNexis.
Potential access to a dedicated parking space, depending on seniority (alternatively, reasonably priced parking options available).

Apply Now using a MS Word version of your CV or contact Kalinda Campbell at people2people recruitment on 02 8270 9715 or [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.