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  • Work on large scale, high value development project
  • Flexible working with a collaborative, modern firm
  • Clear pathway to Partnership with direct Partner mentorship

Senior Property Lawyer role with clear path to Partnership, major development work, flexible culture and strong mentoring.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity for a Senior Property Lawyer (Senior Associate / Special Counsel) to step into a genuinely career-defining role within a highly regarded Melbourne-based commercial firm.

You will work closely with an exceptional Partner on large-scale development projects, advising across the full lifecycle, from acquisitions and structuring through to delivery, leasing and complex transactions. The work is sophisticated, varied and often involves major residential, mixed-use and infrastructure-linked developments, including collaboration with government and private sector stakeholders.

This is more than just a role. It is a clear pathway to Partnership for the right person.

On Offer

  • Clear, transparent pathway to Partnership

  • Work directly with a highly respected Partner invested in your development

  • Exposure to large-scale, high-value development projects

  • A genuinely flexible working environment with hybrid options

  • A modern, progressive firm with a strong reputation in the market

  • Collegiate, down-to-earth culture with strong internal support and collaboration

  • Access to a well-resourced support team and cross-referral work streams

  • Nationally relevant matters with direct client contact and autonomy from day one

  • Ongoing professional development and career progression support

About You

  • 5+ years PAE, ideally more, in property law or property development

  • Strong experience across development work, acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and major projects

  • Comfortable working on complex, multi-party transactions

  • Commercially minded with strong drafting and client-facing skills

  • Looking for more responsibility, better work and a genuine long-term career path

  • Someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, high-performing team environment

Contact

 

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Barry McGrath on 0429 354 330 or email barry@gatehouselegal.com.au.

 

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