Property & Strata Law Practice - Solicitor or Associate

$120,000 – $150,000 per year + incentive

Join Australia's Leading Property & Strata Law Practice

We are a national, award-winning law firm specialising in property development, strata, community titles law and insurance related matters. As the leading legal practice in this field in Western Australia, we are seeking a Solicitor or Associate to join our high-performing team in Perth.

Whether you're a recent graduate or in the early stages of your legal career, or someone more senior, this is a rare opportunity to build your expertise in one of the most dynamic and specialised areas of law. Our preference is someone with at least 2 to 3 years of legal experience who can hit the ground running. Prior experience in strata law is not essential - we're looking for smart, motivated individuals with a strong work ethic and genuine interest in property law. Lawyers with more experience are also welcome to apply.

You'll be supported by a close-knit team and highly regarded leaders in the field. You'll work closely with top-tier property developers, investors, strata stakeholders and policyholders, all while contributing to a firm known for its innovation and national reach.

This is a full-time role based at our North Perth office. We offer a flexible, family-first working culture, and hybrid working arrangements available after your probation period.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you'll work across a diverse range of property-related commercial disputes, litigation, and advisory matters, including:

By-law drafting and registration;

Leasing and general property law;

Commercial disputes, including construction, contract and property disputes;

Debt recovery and enforcement matters;

Strata and community title disputes and advisory work;

Wills and estates matters, including providing advice, drafting documents and assisting with disputes;

Drafting legal correspondence, court documents and client advice;

Managing your own files and attending court hearings;

Briefing counsel and assisting with the preparation of witness and expert evidence; and

Preparing materials for both interlocutory and final hearings.

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

Intelligent, motivated and genuinely interested in developing a career in property law;

A proactive self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced and collaborative environment; and

Meticulous, well-organised and committed to delivering outstanding client service.

Ideal candidates will have:

2+ years PAE;

Exposure to property law and/or commercial litigation;

Familiarity with SAT, Magistrates Court, District Court and Supreme Court procedures (preferred);

Strong academic results;

Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

A collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills.

Bugden Allen is a national law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and the Sunshine Coast. Our team is led by some of Australia's foremost experts in strata and property law.

With around 25% of Australians living in strata, this is a rapidly growing and strategically important sector – and we are proud to be at the forefront of it.

We represent a broad range of clients, including property developers, government agencies, strata managers, financial institutions, and both listed and private companies.

Our group also includes a PropTech company that has developed innovative legal platforms, including LevyCollect, a market-leading debt recovery system for strata levies. This integration of legal expertise and technology sets us apart and reflects our commitment to innovation in the property and strata sectors.

To learn more, visit www.bagl.com.au or follow us on LinkedIn.

What we Offer

Competitive salary package, reflective of your experience and contribution;

Participation in our Staff Incentive Program, with achievable billing targets and meaningful rewards;

Clear pathways for growth and career development in a specialist, high-demand area of law;

A supportive, flexible, and people-focused workplace culture that values work-life balance.

How to apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates. If you're interested, please apply via the Careers section of our website or email us at [emailprotected] with your CV, cover letter, and academic transcript.

Note for Agencies

We are not currently accepting agency submissions unless we have contacted you directly.

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