Naiman ClarkeNaiman Clarke

Senior Lawyer: Property

Posted on 1/11/2026

About the job
Job Type: Permanent
Emp Type: FULL TIME
Industry: Law Firm - Mid tier
Functional Expertise: Property
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Job Published: 1/11/2026
Job ID: 54336
Salary Type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable

Contact name

Tianna Ward

Contact email:

ua.moc.ekralcnamian@drawt

Job Description

What’s in it for you?

  • Good, steady workflow. You’ll be working on proper leasing matters (not cookie cutter work) with a mix of new leases, negotiations and ongoing advisory.
  • You’ll have real client contact. You won’t be hidden behind a Partner, you’ll be across the detail and dealing directly with clients.
  • The team is genuinely nice. Collaborative, no ego and people who are happy to pick up the phone and help.
  • Flexibility is normal here. They care about doing good work, not being seen at your desk for the sake of it.
  • They invest in their people. Strong parental leave support, wellbeing initiatives and training that’s actually useful.

About your new employer:

  • Our client is a well regarded independent Australian firm with a genuinely strong Real Estate practice in Melbourne.
  • Strong client base across landlords, developers, operators and institutional owners, with plenty of interesting leasing work coming through.
  • Recognised as one of AFR’s Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025, with flexibility and support that’s genuinely part of the culture.

About the role:

Play a key role in a busy Real Estate practice, advising across a broad range of leasing matters, including:

  • Retail leasing, renewals, variations, assignments and negotiations.
  • Portfolio leasing support for landlords and asset managers.
  • Project and development leasing for retail and mixed-use sites.
  • Drafting and negotiating leases and related documentation.
  • Direct client engagement and day-to-day matter management.

The ideal candidate:

  • 5+ years’ PQE and a strong leasing background (retail preferred).
  • Excellent drafting skills and sharp attention to detail.
  • Strong client relationship and stakeholder management capability.
  • The ability to manage priorities, deadlines and competing workflows.
  • Clear, professional communication skills (written and verbal).

An interest in mentoring and supporting junior team members

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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