Job Description

LegalVision is a commercial law firm built for businesses that want to work differently. Through our fixed-fee legal membership, we provide unlimited legal support to SMEs and in-house teams.

Our team uses custom-built technology to deliver fast, high-quality legal support with predictable pricing for clients and rewarding careers for those who work here. With operations across Australia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand, LegalVision offers clear progression, exposure to complex work at scale, and the opportunity to be part of an innovative law firm recognised as a 5 Star Employer of Choice, a Top 25 Attraction Firm, and Law Firm of the Year.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer to join LegalVision’s Leasing team. In this role, you can expect to assist numerous SME and Corporate clients 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.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced: 2-4 years of experience in commercial property and leasing in a recognised firm or in-house 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 Oriented: Loves assisting clients and providing an amazing experience.

The Perks

• Fast-paced environment with accelerated growth opportunities for high performers.
• 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!