About The Firm

Join a well-regarded boutique firm offering quality work, autonomy, and a genuine work–life balance.

This role will suit a senior property lawyer or Special Counsel seeking to step away from the constraints of large firm life while still handling sophisticated matters. You’ll enjoy working directly with respected partners on premium transactions across commercial, residential, and development property.

Why you’ll like it here:

This is a senior role for an experienced property lawyer who values autonomy, genuine flexibility and a professional, yet relaxed culture. You'll work with highly regarded partners on complex commercial and development matters while enjoying the balance rarely found in private practice.

No billable targets – focus purely on delivering excellent work

Work from home full time or hybrid working arrangements

Genuine flexibility, including part-time or full-time options based on your preference

Collegiate, down-to-earth culture with minimal hierarchy

Strong client base across private, corporate, and developer sectors

Opportunity to mentor junior lawyers if desired

This is a rare chance to join a boutique practice where your contribution is valued and your professional experience respected.

About you:

You're an experienced property lawyer who enjoys being trusted to manage quality work independently, without micromanagement or billable pressure. You take pride in your technical ability and commercial judgement and genuinely enjoy builiding long-term relationships with clients.

At least 5 + years’ PAE in property law - Senior Associate or Special Counsel level.

Confident managing files end to end

Commercially minded and client-focused

Enjoy working in a close-knit, high-performing team

For further information on this role or a confidential discussion about your next career move, please call Katie Francis on (07) 3041 4029 or email to [email protected]

FrancisJames Executive Recruitment is the legal recruitment specialist - we recruit lawyers across all levels from junior lawyer up to Partner level and General Counsel in Brisbane, interstate and internationally.

At FrancisJames Executive Recruitment our purpose is to truly partner with you to achieve the right long-term fit. You can rely on us to provide a confidential, specialised and personable service.