Senior Lawyer | Leasing | 4+ PQE

LegalVision is a market disruptor in the commercial legal services industry. Our innovative business model and custom-built technology allow our lawyers to provide a faster, better quality and more cost-effective client experience. LegalVision is a leader in delivering legal services in Australia and has assisted more than 150,000 businesses across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. We were named a LinkedIn Top Startup, one of Lawyers Weekly’s Top 25 Attraction Firms, and Law Firm of the Year at the Australasian Law Awards.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Lawyer to join LegalVision’s Leasing team. In this role, you can expect to assist numerous SMEs, startups, franchisors, shopping centres and large corporates with a broad range of property and leasing needs. This opportunity suits a versatile lawyer, looking to grow their skillset in a fast-paced, friendly and collaborative environment. An excellent opportunity for a motivated lawyer who wants to take the next step in their legal career! 

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking reviews and drafting of heads of agreement, leases, agreements for leases, licences, subleases, renewals, surrenders and assignments of leases.
• Undertaking due diligence lease reviews for M&A transactions and analysing lease portfolios for assignments of lease and change of control provisions for company restructures.
• Providing advice on retail lease legislation (where applicable) and broader property laws.
• Acting for both tenant and landlord clients, ensuring their interests are effectively represented.
• Collaborating with colleagues across disciplines for disputes and acquisitions and disposals with a leasing component. 
• Regularly liaising and communicating with clients, including running advice consults over video calls and ability to provide strong written technical advice.
• Assisting with complex lease negotiations. 
• Managing client leasing portfolios and providing strategic advice.
• Using the PEXA platform.
• Staying up-to-date with changes in legislation and market practice to provide proactive guidance.
• Managing, supervising and coaching junior lawyers. 
• Contributing to team training and developing initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining lease precedents.  

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced: 4+ years of experience in commercial property and leasing in a recognised firm or inhouse legal team.
• Attentive: Brilliant attention to detail; nothing ever slips through the cracks.
• Efficient: Prioritises effectively; focuses on what matters; works productively.
• Collaborative: Gets a kick out of working with smart, fun and passionate people and learning from them.
• Adaptable: Grasps new concepts quickly; improves every day; goes with the flow.
• Service Orientated: Loves assisting clients and providing an amazing experience.
• Optimistic: Sees the best in situations; is solutions-focused; never gives up.

The Perks

• Fast-paced environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers.
• Talented and energetic teammates across the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
• Earn additional ‘LV Leave’ days, plus paid birthday leave, volunteering leave, and parental leave.
• Annual budget to spend on external learning and development.
• Regular team socials, drinks and team lunches.
• Vibrant office environment in Surry Hills super close to Central Station, and flexible work-from-home options.

Apply today!

If this sounds like your kind of role, we’d love to hear from you!

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once the role is filled, so apply early to avoid missing out.

A note to recruiters: we’re all over this role, so there’s no need for you to get in touch. LegalVision does not accept unsolicited CVs or responsibility for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. Thanks!