Job Description

Senior Property Lawyer | Brisbane or Melbourne based

No timesheets. No individual targets. Flexible & Hybrid role.

Law Squared is a Human Centred law firm built on fixed fees, not billable hours. We're looking for a Senior Property Lawyer to lead the legal delivery of a major compulsory acquisition program in the renewable energy and infrastructure sector - a rare chance to drive a large-scale, high-stakes portfolio from mobilisation through to settlement, embedded within our Property + Projects (Energy & Infrastructure) team.

Some of the responsibilities you'll be trusted to run

• Lead legal delivery of a large-scale compulsory acquisition program end-to-end, including statutory notices and applications under Victorian energy and land acquisition legislation
• Instruct experts, negotiate compensation offers, and prepare matters for Disputed Claims (VCAT or Supreme Court) where agreement can't be reached
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, leases and deeds across the portfolio
• Run legal project management across a large portfolio of landholder matters, including stage tracking and client reporting
• Support and develop less experienced team members' work

What you'll bring

• 8+ years' PQE in property law - experience in land access, energy or infrastructure projects, or Victorian compulsory acquisition is highly favourable although, not essential
• A high level of confidence running your own matters autonomously, with high standards for technical accuracy
• A commercial mindset, focused on outcomes that create real value for clients
• A genuine interest in client relationships and business development
• A collaborative approach - you support others and contribute to team culture

Why Law Squared

We don't track billable hours or set individual budgets, and we've embraced flexible and hybrid working since day one. Your team hits its targets and celebrates together - no silos, no internal competition. If becoming a partner isn't a career driver for you, and you want real autonomy inside a collaborative firm, this is where you belong.

Don't meet every criterion? If you're an experienced senior property lawyer excited by this opportunity, we still want to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and cover letter - questions first? Contact Danielle at dmercieca@squaredgrp.com