Senior Lawyer

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded independent commercial law firm to appoint a Senior Associate or Special Counsel into its Melbourne Commercial Property team.

This opportunity would suit a senior commercial property lawyer seeking sophisticated transactional work, stronger client ownership and the ability to operate within a collaborative, commercially focused environment without excessive hierarchy.

The practice advises a broad range of sophisticated clients across acquisitions, disposals, developments, leasing and broader property transactions, with a strong reputation for practical commercial advice and long-standing client relationships.

Why this role stands out:

• sophisticated commercial property and development work
• strong client contact and autonomy
• collaborative mid-market platform with quality workflow
• broad mix of transactions, developments and advisory matters
• genuine long-term progression opportunities

The role:

• advising on acquisitions and disposals across multiple asset classes
• acting on development and project-related transactions
• drafting and negotiating commercial and retail leasing documentation
• advising on due diligence and transaction structuring matters
• supporting developers, investors, landlords and corporate clients
• managing matters with increasing autonomy and client responsibility
• collaborating closely with senior practitioners across the practice

The role offers broad commercial property exposure rather than highly siloed workflow, with lawyers encouraged to build meaningful client relationships and operate as trusted advisers.

About you:

• strong commercial property experience
• exposure to transactional and development matters
• strong drafting and technical capability
• commercially pragmatic and client-focused approach
• ability to manage matters with autonomy
• collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

Candidates from national, top-tier or specialist boutique property practices seeking quality work within a more balanced and relationship-driven environment are likely to find the role particularly attractive.

What you can expect:

• sophisticated commercial property transactions
• direct exposure to clients and decision-makers
• approachable and commercially minded leadership
• strong mentoring and collaboration
• meaningful autonomy and responsibility
• long-term progression opportunities
• flexible and sustainable working environment

This role is likely to appeal to lawyers seeking high-quality property work within a firm that combines strong technical capability with a more personal and collaborative culture.

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Alternatively please telephone Tyson on 0483 929 598 for a confidential discussion.

HarperLloyd Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment firm supporting private practice, in-house and government appointments across Australia.