Senior Associate – Property & Commercial Contracts (In-House)

Senior Associate – Property & Commercial Contracts (In-House)
Brisbane Based Head Office | Hybrid 3:2
$140,000 – $160,000 + Super

The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to join a collaborative in-house legal team supporting a national business with a significant property portfolio and diverse commercial operations. This position combines property and leasing expertise with a growing focus on commercial and procurement contracts.

We're seeking a Senior Associate-level lawyer with 5 years' PQE who enjoys partnering with the business, solving commercial problems, and providing practical legal advice that supports business outcomes.
While property remains an important component of the role, a significant focus will be on reviewing, negotiating and advising on commercial, procurement, supplier and services agreements across the organisation.
This is a genuine opportunity to move beyond pure property work and develop a broad in-house legal skillset while working closely with stakeholders across Property, Facilities, Procurement, Operations and Corporate Services.

Key Responsibilities
Property & Leasing

• Provide legal support across a national commercial leasing portfolio.
• Draft, review and negotiate:
  • Agreements for Lease
  • Commercial leases
  • Lease renewals and variations
  • Licence agreements and occupancy arrangements
• Advise stakeholders on lease interpretation, obligations and risk.
• Support property-related transactions and projects.
• Manage and instruct external legal advisers where required.

Commercial Contracts & Procurement

• Draft, review and negotiate:
  • Procurement agreements
  • Supplier contracts
  • Services agreements
  • Commercial contracts
  • Confidentiality agreements (NDAs)
  • Facilities and operational contracts
• Partner closely with Procurement and business stakeholders to support commercial initiatives.
• Identify and manage contractual and commercial risk.
• Provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice that enables business objectives.
• Assist with the development and improvement of contract templates, processes and governance frameworks.

Broader Legal Support

• Advise on general commercial and corporate legal matters.
• Support acquisitions, disposals and strategic business projects.
• Assist with dispute resolution and claims management.
• Contribute to legal compliance, governance and risk management initiatives.

About You
You are a practical and commercially aware lawyer who enjoys building relationships and becoming a trusted adviser to the business.
You'll bring:

• Bachelor of Laws (or equivalent).
• Current Australian practising certificate.
• Approximately 5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in property law, leasing and commercial contracting.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating procurement, supplier and services agreements.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial judgement and a solutions-focused mindset.
• The ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Experience gained within a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal environment.

Apply Now
If you're a property lawyer looking to broaden your commercial exposure, or a commercial lawyer with property experience seeking a varied in-house role, we'd love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV together with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the position.


At Chandler Macleod, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce where everyone is welcome. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, neurodiverse, people living with a disability and the LGBTIQA+ community.

You can read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at https://www.chandlermacleod.com/diversity-and-inclusion.