Property and Commercial Lawyer

Lockett McCullough Lawyers

Brisbane QLD (Hybrid)

Property Law (Legal)

Full time

Experienced Commercial and Property Lawyer

Join our progressive team as a Commercial and Property Lawyer at any of our locations - Toowong, Albany Creek, Gold Coast or Noosa.

The Opportunity

Lockett McCullough Lawyers is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial and Property Solicitor to lead sophisticated transactional matters across each of our office locations. We don't mind which office you are to be based at, we priorities finding the right person to fit within the progressive culture at our firm.

You will work closely with business owners and commercial clients across Queensland with complete autonomy.

This is a strategic growth hire. You will play a key role in shaping the next phase of the firm’s expansion while delivering real commercial outcomes for clients and building the commercial and property division within the firm.

The Position

You will:

Lead Business sales and acquisitions including due diligence, contract drafting and negotiations

Manage commercial property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, put and call options, easements and special conditions

Draft, review and negotiate commercial and retail leases, variations and associated agreements

Draft, review and negotiate Off the Plan contracts, property contracts and transactional documents

Review and provide advice on Retirement Village contracts

Prepare and review Seller Disclosure Statements

Prepare, review and provide advice on Easements, Covenants and Encumbrances

Provide Guarantor Advice for clients requiring independent legal advice certificates

Advise business owners on commercial contracts, Shareholder Agreements, Partnership Agreements, trust documents, Deeds of Agreement and the like.

Assist our residential conveyancers with their A-Z residential conveyancing matters when required

Maintain strong client and referral relationships through clear commercial communication

Key Requirements

You bring:

5+ years PAE in commercial and property law

Demonstrated experience in transactional matters including business sales, property deals and leases

Strong drafting, negotiation and advisory skills

Ability to manage matters autonomously with commercial judgement

A team mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

Experience with PEXA and conveyancing protocols

Confidence in building client and referrer trust through clarity and delivery

Strong generalists with relevant commercial and property experience are encouraged to apply

What We Offer

We are a firm that invests in its people, promotes internal growth, and supports flexible and modern working arrangements. We operate with a strong team culture, commercial focus and are building a firm where high performers thrive with autonomy, support and purpose.

Salary commensurate with experience

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements that support a balanced lifestyle (WFH)

Direct access to the Principal for strategic input and Paralegal support

Career progression in a scaling firm with a clear growth plan

Supportive, progressive and flexible work culture

Meaningful, dynamic work with a strong pipeline of high-quality commercial property and leasing matters

Opportunities to shape and improve systems and processes

Inclusive collaborative growth-oriented culture

About Lockett McCullough Lawyers

Lockett McCullough Lawyers is a generalist boutique firm which spans a number of locations in Queensland. We have, and continue to, experience exponential growth through multiple law firm acquisitions. Whilst our firm is generalist, we pride ourselves on our staff being specialists in their respective areas of law so that clients receive expert advice.

Want to Apply?

If you're ready to lead transactions, do meaningful work and grow with a high performing team apply now.

Applications will be treated in confidence.

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Email your CV and cover letter to: courtney@lockettmccullough.com.au