Senior Associate / Associate — Commercial Property

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Associate or an Associate ready for progression. This role offers an outstanding platform for growth and career progression. You will be reporting to Property Practice Lead, Steven Apostolou. Competitive salary + sign-on bonus for the right candidate.

Expertise and experience

  • Minimum 4 years’ PAE.
  • Experience and interest in sales and purchases of residential and commercial real estate, including off-the-plan developments, leasing documentation for landlord and/or tenant.
  • Knowledge of all property related legislation
  • Demonstrates consistent technical excellence and the ability to identify key legal and commercial issues.
  • Ability to run matters with minimal supervision.
  • Builds and maintains strong client relationships. Anticipates client needs and delivers high quality client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrates strong financial acumen and business development capability, achieving budget.

Not just a workplace — a place to thrive

Big firm expertise, boutique firm culture

Work on complex, high-quality matters, while enjoying the agility, collaboration, and close-knit community with competitive salaries that sets us apart.

Support that sets you up for success

From the get-go, you are set up for success commencing with a tailored onboarding program and ongoing assistance from Legal Assistants, HR, IT and Business Development.

Your career, elevated — without the compromise

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all development. Our Learning & Development programs are shaped by staff feedback, ensuring your career evolves in ways that matter to you.

Your wellbeing matters

Our HR team provides genuine care, practical tools and proven strategies – plus access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

Work where life happens

Our prime CBD location means easy access to all public transport, and only a short walk from the courts and tribunals.

If you don’t tick every box but you are self-motivated, client-savvy and ready for the next step in your legal career — we would love to hear from you.

Contact

To learn more about this exceptional opportunity, please contact Katrina Cheesewright, Head of People & Culture, at KCheesewright@rigbycooke.com.au.

Our current vacancies

To view our other vacancies, please view our Careers page.

What we offer:

Our benefits

At Rigby Cooke Lawyers, we value respect, accountability and being a team player. In addition to providing a friendly and supportive culture, Rigby Cooke Lawyers offers a range of benefits to staff well in excess of standard employee benefits programs, including the opportunity to work flexibly and above market salaries.

Our employee benefits include:

  • Above market salaries
  • Generous bonus schemes
  • Hybrid working
  • Excellent CBD location, with good transport links
  • Salary continuance insurance
  • Enhanced paid parental leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Community giving program
  • Collaborative working environment
  • Receive first class job support and mentoring
  • Access a range of learning and development opportunities
  • Social activities
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives

About Rigby Cooke Lawyers

Rigby Cooke Lawyers is a full-service, commercial law firm providing legal expertise and industry knowledge to private and public sector across Australia.

With origins tracing back to the 1840s, we have a long-standing reputation for achieving successful outcomes for our clients. We do this by understanding our clients’ businesses and industries, and by staying at the forefront of changes in technology and legislation.

This is because, above all else, we remain true to our mission: Our people: Your success

Our clients range from some of the largest and best-known Australian and overseas companies to mid-market, privately owned or publicly listed companies, as well as not-for-profit government entities and private clients with a mix of commercial and family assets and investments.

We work with our clients by providing full-service ongoing support for all their commercial and private needs or by offering specialty expertise when required.