Property Lawyer (5 PAE) – Career Growth Property Lawyer (5 PAE) role with principal-led mentoring and a clear pathway through to senior leadership. 3 Main Points: Principal-led mentoring and genuine development plan Clear pathway to Senior Associate/Special Counsel Developer, leasing and conveyancing with end-to-end ownership About the Client: Our client is a growing corporate/commercial practice building a standout property team in a thriving South-East Queensland market. The firm is known for commercially sharp advice and a strong mentoring culture, where senior practitioners are accessible and invested in developing lawyers into leaders. About the Position: Our client is looking for a mid–senior Property Lawyer (5 PAE) who wants more than “just another role”. This position is structured with a clear progression plan and direct support from senior leadership—ideal for a lawyer aiming to step into senior responsibility, team leadership and, over time, a pathway to leading the property function. You will run your own matters and be actively developed across: Developer acquisitions and disposals (including due diligence and strategy) Structuring support and transaction documentation (contracts and special conditions) Commercial/retail/industrial leasing (drafting, negotiation and portfolio work) Residential and commercial conveyancing (including off-the-plan as required) Client relationship management and referral partner engagement Mentoring juniors and building a high-performing property team You’ll be trusted with autonomy, but you won’t be left on your own—this is hands-on mentoring with real feedback, coaching on client management, and support to step into leadership. Key Requirements: 5 years PAE in Queensland property law Strong experience across developer matters and transactional property work Confident leasing capability (drafting and negotiation) Sound conveyancing experience with good process and risk control Comfortable leading matters and guiding junior staff High-quality drafting, communication and stakeholder management Genuine interest in progression, leadership and building a practice On Offer: Our client offers a rare combination of autonomy and structured development: Principal-led mentoring with a defined progression plan Real pathway to Senior Associate and, longer-term, Head Of opportunity High-quality developer and leasing work with meaningful client contact Leadership exposure: mentoring, matter strategy, and team growth A stable, professional environment focused on quality and retention Salary aligned to experience, capability and leadership potential If you are interested in applying for this role you can apply now through the link below. Your application will be held with the utmost confidentiality. Alternatively, you can email your CV to karl@gorillajobs.com.au or call 61 468 713 572 to hear more about the role. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-stanley-ba23181b7/
