Full-time Compulsory Acquisition Senior Lawyer

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Aitken Partners Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Compulsory Acquisition – Senior Lawyer

Ready to lead and grow a specialist practice?

  • Opportunity to work with a reputable legal firm and growing team
  • Melbourne CBD
  • Full time or part time role

Aitken Partners are looking for a dedicated senior lawyer to join our growing firm and play a significant role within the compulsory acquisition team.

If you're passionate about property, planning and litigation – and want to help landowners navigate complex acquisition matters – this is a rare opportunity to step into a leading role in a respected, full-service firm.

We are looking for someone with passion to grow this practice and lead the team, an existing referral network is not mandatory but will be highly regarded.

In addition to your technical legal skills, you should have the following attributes:

  • Strong client engagement and networking skills.
  • Ability to run your own files and work autonomously.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Has excellent  attention to detail and time management skills.
  • Enjoys collaborating and mentoring in a supportive team environment.

The role

As a senior lawyer in our compulsory acquisition team, you will be working on a broad variety of property dispute related matters and providing advice to landowners in a commercially sensitive manner. The role enables you to enjoy the benefits of working with our existing clients and be supported as you develop your reputation in this field.

You should have had some experience preparing claims governed by the Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986 (Vic) and the Planning and Environment Act 1987 (Vic).

At Aitken Partners you'll find:

  • A respected firm with over 100 years of history and a vibrant, modern culture.
  • Flexible hybrid working and achievable billing targets.
  • A supportive team that values balance, growth and collaboration.
  • An attractive remuneration package.

To Apply

If you're ready to shape the future of a growing practice – and your own career – we'd love to hear from you on the .link below.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.

Alternatively, please email your CV and cover letter to Christine Roberts, HR & Office Manager at 

For more information about the firm please go to our website 

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