This firm has experienced rapid national growth and is now recognised as one of Australia’s largest and most dynamic legal partnerships, known for delivering commercial, high-quality legal advice across all jurisdictions.
They offer a genuine alternative to traditional law firm models through a transparent, merit-based and performance-driven culture.
Benefits include:
- True meritocracy model for progression and reward
- Transparent and accelerated promotion pathways based on performance
- Structured learning and development programs at all career stages
- 180-day career planning sessions to drive progression and goals
- Lower lawyer-to-partner ratio, enabling faster development and mentoring
- 26 weeks paid parental leave available to all staff
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave (up to 10 days)
- Additional leave for exceeding annual targets
- Employee Assistance Program supporting staff and families
- Dedicated office workspace (no hot-desking)
- Generous referral rewards (up to $15k)
- Access to novated leasing and vehicle procurement programs
- Financial support for postgraduate study and professional development
- Salary continuance / income protection support
- Access to discounts and benefits across client and affiliate networks
- Collaborative, down-to-earth culture with strong national connectivity
- Open-door access to Partners and senior leadership
- Opportunities for pro bono work, secondments and community engagement
- Active social clubs, sporting teams and firm-wide events
- Modern CBD office environment with strong networking opportunities
- Fully integrated national platform with offices in major cities.
This is a standout opportunity for a senior property lawyer to step into a Special Counsel position within a high-performing Brisbane Property practice at a leading mid-tier national firm.
Working closely with a Partner recognised as a Leading Queensland Property & Real Estate Lawyer in Doyle’s Guide and listed in Best Lawyers Australia for Real Property Law, you will advise major residential developers and landowners across acquisitions, developments and disposals.
The team is known for delivering on Queensland’s largest residential and mixed-use projects, including masterplanned communities and large-scale subdivision developments involving thousands of lots. You will also gain exposure to complex, high-value transactions, joint venture structures and sophisticated development arrangements.
As a key member of a collaborative and nationally connected team, you will contribute to the continued growth of the practice while playing a senior leadership role in mentoring junior lawyers and delivering exceptional client outcomes.
DAY TO DAY YOU’LL BE
- Advising on large-scale residential land acquisitions and development site sales
- Drafting and negotiating easements, covenants, management agreements and acquisition documentation
- Managing due diligence processes, including property search reporting
- Overseeing plan registrations and development structuring
- Supervising, mentoring and developing junior lawyers
- Acting as a senior point of contact for key developer and landowner clients
- Collaborating across a national platform to deliver integrated property solutions.
You are an experienced property lawyer ready to step into a senior, leadership-focused role with strong client exposure.
You will bring:
- 7+ years’ PAE in property law, ideally with residential development experience
- Strong experience in Queensland property law
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
- Proven ability to manage complex, end-to-end transactions
- Strong leadership capability and interest in mentoring junior lawyers
- A commercial mindset and passion for high-value development work.
Interviews are offered with complete flexibility – including in-person, Zoom, Skype, phone or FaceTime options. These discussions are informal, confidential and tailored to your experience.
To apply, click APPLY and submit your CV, or contact:
Georgina See – georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Even if this role isn’t the right fit, we welcome a confidential conversation. We regularly partner with leading firms on both advertised and unadvertised opportunities across private practice and in-house.
Law Staff | 260 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.