Junior Property Lawyer

11 years ago, Keypoint was a start-up law firm with a disruptive business model, challenging how law firms operate. Fast-forward to today, and we are now one of the country's fastest-growing firms, with over 80 senior lawyers working across 25 areas of law in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth. A multi-award-winning firm, Keypoint's mission is to rehumanise the practise of law, and in doing so, provide outstanding legal services to clients.

We are seeking a motivated Junior Lawyer to join our Property Law team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop expertise across residential and commercial property work such as conveyancing, leasing transactions, and electronic settlement processes.

About the Role

Conveyancing

• Conduct residential and commercial property sales and purchases from instructions through to settlement
• Review and prepare contracts for sale, including property searches of land titles, council records, and other relevant registers
• Project conveyancing work for developers including issuing off the plan contracts
• Competent to liaise with other solicitors, real estate agents, financial institutions.

Leasing

• Draft and review commercial and retail lease agreements
• Advise landlords and tenants on lease terms, rent reviews, and renewal options
• Prepare disclosure statements under Retail Leases legislation
• Handle lease assignments, subleases, and variations
• Conduct lease registrations and dealings

PEXA & Settlement

• Manage electronic conveyancing transactions through the PEXA platform
• Create and manage PEXA workspaces for property settlements
• Coordinate with financial institutions for electronic lodgement of mortgages
• Prepare settlement adjustment statements and trust account reconciliations

General

• Maintain accurate file management
• Communicate clearly with property team members, providing regular updates on matter progress
• Stay current with legislative changes affecting property law in NSW

About You

• Admission or eligibility for admission as a legal practitioner in NSW
• 1-2 years PAE in Property Law (or strong interest if recently admitted)
• Demonstrated experience or competency with PEXA platform (not essential but preferred)
• Good understanding of NSW conveyancing practices and procedures (not essential but preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with practice management software including sound knowledge with managing AI tools, excellent Microsoft Office, Excel skills

Why Join Keypoint Law?

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience
• Work alongside a high-calibre team of professionals and senior practitioners.
• Professional development opportunities and CLE support
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture.
• Be part of a progressive, award-winning firm.

About Keypoint

• Established in 2014
• A law firm driving transformation in the legal profession, redefining how a modern law firm operates
• Our talented lawyers are recognised by The Legal 500, Chambers, Doyles Guide and across 23 areas of law, Best Lawyers
• Winner, 5 Star Employer of Choice, 2025
• Best Law Firms in Australia, 2025
• Finalist, Financial Times – Innovative Law Awards, 2024
• Fast Firms, 2024
• Finalist, Law Firm of the Year, 2023
• Appointed to 6 government panels

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role to Caroline Ong, Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback on all applications.