About Us Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do. The Role A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate (3-5 years’ PQE) to join our Canberra Property team working alongside Ben Gulan. The role offers the opportunity to work with institutional clients across a broad mix of property matters, with a strong emphasis on general property transactions, commercial leasing, and developments. Your key responsibilities will include: Manage acquisitions, disposals, contracts, and due diligence Draft and negotiate leases for local and institutional clients Assist with development agreements, titling and project documentation Work directly with institutional clients and provide commercially focused advice Assist with precedents, legal updates, and support continuous improvement within the team Who We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have the following: Between 3-5 years’ experience from a reputable property team. Relevant in-house experience may also be considered Experience with commercial leasing and property development work will be highly regarded Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, with a disciplined commercial approach to negotiations Excellent communication skills with a client-service focus Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment What We Offer We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including: Flexible working; Dress for your day; Discounted health insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia; Competitive referral bonus; and Other amazing perks! Apply All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.
