Property - Associate

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate (3-5 years’ PQE) to join our Canberra Property team working alongside Ben Gulan. The role offers the opportunity to work with institutional clients across a broad mix of property matters, with a strong emphasis on general property transactions, commercial leasing, and developments.

Your key responsibilities will include: 

• Manage acquisitions, disposals, contracts, and due diligence
• Draft and negotiate leases for local and institutional clients
• Assist with development agreements, titling and project documentation
• Work directly with institutional clients and provide commercially focused advice
• Assist with precedents, legal updates, and support continuous improvement within the team

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Between 3-5 years’ experience from a reputable property team. Relevant in-house experience may also be considered
• Experience with commercial leasing and property development work will be highly regarded
• Strong emotional intelligence and resilience, with a disciplined commercial approach to negotiations
• Excellent communication skills with a client-service focus
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Flexible working;
• Dress for your day;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
• Competitive referral bonus; and
• Other amazing perks!

Apply

All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.