Senior Associate/Special Counsel Property

• Award-winning Sydney law firm
• 8+ years PQE
• Great culture, benefits & career growth

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is an award-winning Sydney law firm with over four decades of excellence, serving a diverse client base spanning entrepreneurs, family businesses, corporates, and high-net-worth individuals. They offer full-service Commercial legal expertise across a broad range of industries, from property and construction to employment, litigation, and beyond. Known for its genuine partnership approach, plain-English advice, and a people-first culture, this is a firm that truly invests in both its clients and its team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is on the lookout for a talented and driven Senior Associate or Special Counsel with at least 8 years PQE to join their Property, Planning and Projects team. Working closely with Partners, this is a varied and substantive role well suited to someone who thrives on complexity and is ready to take ownership of sophisticated property matters across a broad client base.
Day-to-day, you can expect to be involved in:

• Preparing and negotiating lease documentation and related agreements
• Guiding clients through complex commercial property transactions from start to finish, acting for both buyers and sellers
• Managing the purchase and disposal of commercial, industrial and rural assets
• Supporting a range of development projects, from residential subdivisions through to large-scale commercial developments, including associated joint venture and access arrangements
• Structuring titles and preparing instruments such as easements and land covenants
• Undertaking comprehensive due diligence across a variety of property matters

ABOUT YOU

• Minimum 8 years PQE in property law
• Technically strong, with experience advising on complex and sophisticated property matters
• A confident communicator with sharp attention to detail and solid time management skills
• Competent in MS Office; experience with Affinity or Filesite is a bonus but not essential — full training provided
• Self-motivated and eager to take ownership of your work within a supportive team environment

WHY JOIN OUR CLIENT?

• Join a firm with a standout property developer client base, working across large-scale residential communities with long-term development pipelines spanning 10 to 15 years, meaning genuine depth and continuity in your work
• Enjoy real variety, advising clients across a broad spectrum of property law needs spanning industries including healthcare, veterinary, pharmacy, and property investment
• Enjoy genuine work-life balance with reasonable hours and real autonomy over your matter management.
• A down-to-earth, collegial team where you'll feel supported — not just professionally, but as a person
• Genuine career development with a firm that invests in your growth long-term
• A standout benefits package including salary continuance insurance, performance bonuses, gym subsidy, health checks, flu shots, flexible working, and purchased leave

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, please submit your CV via the 'Apply Now' button or email directly to Jarrod Moyle at [email protected]. For a confidential discussion, call 02 8045 5044.