Role Snapshot Join a specialist leasing team acting for major landlords and tenants. Draft and negotiate leases, licences, renewals, assignments and variations. Work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with major commercial property clients. About Our Client Our client is one of Australia’s largest and most respected law firms, with a strong national footprint and recognised expertise across real estate and commercial law. Its specialist leasing team supports major institutional landlords, government agencies, and blue-chip tenants with high-volume leasing portfolios across retail, commercial and industrial assets. The firm combines commercial insight with market-leading systems and a strong commitment to client service. Lawyers benefit from clear development pathways, access to large-scale matters, and a supportive, well-structured team environment. About the Role As a Leasing Lawyer, you will work as part of a dedicated national team advising on commercial, industrial and retail leases. You will draft and negotiate leasing documents including agreements for lease, renewals, variations, subleases and surrenders. You will act for both landlords and tenants across diverse asset classes and jurisdictions, while managing workflow efficiently and accurately under time pressure. This is a high-volume role suited to a lawyer with strong document handling capability, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters concurrently. Key Responsibilities Draft, review and negotiate lease agreements, renewals, licences and associated documents Liaise with clients, tenants, agents and other lawyers in the negotiation process Maintain workflow and meet turnaround time expectations in a volume leasing practice Support property and development teams on project-related leasing Contribute to process improvement and document automation initiatives Maintain client service standards and uphold accuracy under pressure Practice Focus Retail, commercial and industrial leasing Agreements for lease, variations, surrenders and licences High-volume leasing portfolio management Landlord and tenant advisory National property portfolios and institutional clients Candidate Profile 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience in leasing, real estate or property law Confident drafting and negotiating leases and related property agreements Experience in a high-volume leasing environment highly regarded Strong file management and time prioritisation skills Collaborative, accurate and commercially minded What’s on Offer Work with a top-tier leasing team managing national portfolios Exposure to institutional clients, developers and national retailers Fast-paced and well-supported team environment Clear progression pathway and ongoing development Competitive salary and flexible working options How to Apply To apply, send your CV and a brief cover letter. For a confidential discussion, contact: Ivan Pignataro Director D’Arcy Weil T: 61 3 9999 7409 | M: 0416 507 856 | E: ivan@darcyweil.com D’Arcy Weil is a First Recruitment International company. LeasingLawyer RealEstateLaw PropertyLawJobs LegalJobs VolumeLeasing CommercialLeasing RetailLeasing LawyerJobs MelbourneJobs SydneyJobs BrisbaneJobs LeasingPractice
