Join a well-regarded national firm with a strong disputes platform and a growing specialist property disputes practice acting for major landlords, developers and institutional clients.

Why Join

• High-quality property and leasing disputes work for major national and multinational clients
• Direct access to experienced partners with deep expertise in retail leasing and property disputes
• Clear progression pathway within a growing and well-supported team
• Hands-on role with real ownership of matters and client interaction
• Strong pipeline of complex, repeat client work across the property sector
• Enjoy competitive remuneration and leading benefits

The Opportunity

• This role sits within a specialist property disputes team operating as part of a broader commercial disputes practice.
• The team acts for large landlords, property managers, developers and corporate clients across a wide range of property-related disputes, with a strong focus on commercial and retail leasing.
• You will work across a diverse mix of matters, including lease enforcement, termination and make good obligations, disputes arising from refurbishment, relocation and redevelopment, and claims involving misrepresentation or unconscionable conduct.

• The practice also covers insolvency-related leasing issues, statutory notices, and disputes connected to the sale and acquisition of land, as well as franchising disputes.



• The role offers meaningful exposure to litigation and dispute resolution processes, including court proceedings and alternative dispute resolution. You will have the opportunity to run matters with appropriate partner oversight, managing files end-to-end while continuing to build depth in a specialised and in-demand area of practice.

About You

• 4+ years’ PAE with experience in commercial litigation or disputes, ideally with exposure to property or leasing matters
• Background in a well-regarded disputes practice (mid-tier, national or strong boutique)
• Experience drafting pleadings, evidence and court documents
• Exposure to court processes and dispute resolution forums
• Excellent academic results

For more information or a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Jenny Muir directly.

M: 0410101227

E: jenny@jmconsultingau.com

JM Consulting works closely with a range of private practice firms, and not all live roles are advertised. If you are a qualified lawyer open to exploring your next move, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.