Commercial Property & Leasing Senior Lawyer

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.