CareerPlan

Senior Solicitor / Principal Solicitor (Property) - Commercial, Property and Technology

Melbourne, VictoriaFull-time$116k–$141k2026-10-16 → 2026-10-22
Hybrid

Core

Senior or Principal Solicitor providing legal advice, drafting, and negotiation for government land and property transactions involving Crown and freehold land.

Role type

Senior IC property lawyer (government sector)

Builds

Legal agreements, advice, and transaction settlements for State Government clients

Domain

Public sector law, property law, commercial real estate

Required skills

Property law expertise, legal drafting, contract negotiation, legal research, statutory interpretation, client relationship management, mentoring

Preferred skills

Supervision and leadership experience, deep subject matter expertise in property law

Technologies

Legal research databases, contract management systems

Responsibilities

Prepare written and oral legal advice on complex property matters; Draft and negotiate commercial leases, licences, and land use agreements; Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis; Supervise and mentor junior solicitors; Manage client relationships for government land transactions.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC / Principal, strategy & mentorship