Property Lawyer

About Us:

Keighran Legal + Advisory is a premium commercial law firm recognised nationally for excellence in client care and service. We've been honoured by Lexology, Legal500, Best Lawyers, and Lawyers Weekly (Real Estate), Australasian Lawyer (Specialist Construction Firm) and in 2025 we were awarded Lexology Client Choice exclusive winner for Hospitality (Australia).

We specialise in supporting the real estate, hotels and construction industries (including dispute resolution), with a leading reputation in complex property and hotel transactions. We work across the table from most top-tier and mid-tier firms, and you are guaranteed high quality, market leading work in a supportive and collaborative environment. What sets us apart is our care for our clients, our team, and the community in which we all live in.

The Role:

This is a growth role for our Firm. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Lawyer with 2-6 years PQE to join our dynamic property team. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience in property law and proficiency with PEXA, ideally gained in a top or mid-tier law firm environment.

You will be working on:

• Securing sites for our developer clients (contracts and options)
• Drafting sales contracts
• Sale, acquisition and management of accommodation hotels, commercial and industrial properties
• Commercial and industrial leasing (both of completed properties and those under development)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with commercial property transactions from start to finish – with supervision as needed.
• Preparing and reviewing contracts, option deeds, leases, and other legal documents.
• Managing settlements through PEXA, ensuring all transactions are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Liaising with stamping agents for Office of State Revenue requirements.
• Working across the team in a collaborative way.
• Liaising with clients, agents, banks, and other stakeholders to facilitate smooth transactions.

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About you:

• 2-6 years of post-qualification experience as a lawyer.
• Proven experience in property law, with a solid understanding of property transactions.
• Proficiency with the PEXA platform is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to pass knowledge to junior team members.

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What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment, including mentoring by market leading experts.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A clear track to progress through the firm, at a pace which you control.
• Exposure to a high-quality legal projects in our main areas of Real Estate, Hotels and Construction (and if you desire, to disputes as well).
• Professional development through training, as well as direct client contact.
• Focus on employee well-being and collaboration – daily (and weekly) catch-up meetings to ensure work is spread evenly.
• Volunteer days to allow you to contribute to a worthwhile cause of your choice.
• Competitive salary package.

• Quarterly team events – which you will also get to help plan.

• How to Apply:
  If the above sounds like you and you'd like to take the next step in your legal career, we'd love to hear from you Please submit your
  resume, academic transcript, and
  cover letter
  outlining your experience and why you are the right fit for this role to

Please note that applicants who have not worked in a strong commercial law firm or in-house environment in Australia will not be considered.

As a Supply Nation Certified and a NSWICC Assured business, First Nations candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Note: Due to the volume of applicants, you will only be contacted if you are successful to proceed to interviews.