Naiman ClarkeNaiman Clarke

Senior Lawyer: Property

Posted on 3/20/2026

About the job
Job Type: Permanent
Emp Type: FULL TIME
Industry: Law Firm - Mid tier
Functional Expertise: Property
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job Published: 3/20/2026
Job ID: 55663
Salary Type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable

Contact name

Tianna Ward

Job Description

What’s in it for you?

  • Work on substantial property & development matters for developers, landowners, councils and government clients.
  • Join a Sydney office in growth mode, giving you the chance to step into a senior role with real visibility & progression.
  • Be part of a firm that backs flexible working in practice, not just on paper.

About your new employer:

Our client is a well-established Australian law firm with offices in Melbourne and Sydney. The firm has recognised capability across areas including Public & Administrative Law, Property & Development, Planning & Environment, Prosecutions and Workplace Relations.

About the role:

  • Advise on a broad mix of property and development matters, including acquisitions and disposals, leasing, development work and general property transactions.
  • Act for a range of commercial clients across the private and public sectors.
  • Run matters with a high level of autonomy while remaining closely connected to clients and senior leaders.

The ideal candidate:

  • Have at least 5+ years’ PQE in property law.
  • Strong experience across commercial property transactions and development matters.
  • Confident managing files independently and dealing directly with clients.
  • Prior exposure to development clients, government or broader property sector clients will be well regarded.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

  • We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
  • You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
  • We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
  • Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.  Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector. 

Contact Tianna today!

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