Property Lawyer

Role Overview

Elevate is supporting a leading international law firm to hire an experienced Property Lawyer for a permanent role starting ASAP. This is a rare opportunity to take a lead role in a major compulsory acquisition program within the renewable energy and critical infrastructure sector. You will work as part of a highly regarded Property & Projects (Energy & Infrastructure) team, embedded in a large‑scale, high‑profile project requiring strong statutory expertise, disciplined legal project management, and the ability to progress complex landholder portfolios to resolution.

On-site role with flexibility across Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Perth.

The Role

You will lead and deliver the legal aspects of a significant compulsory acquisition program from mobilisation through to settlement, and where required, preparation for disputed claims proceedings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead legal delivery of a large‑scale compulsory acquisition program
• Prepare and manage statutory applications and notices under Victorian legislation
• Draft and negotiate legal and compensation documents
• Instruct and manage expert advisors and negotiate compensation outcomes
• Prepare matters for VCAT or the Supreme Court where disputes arise
• Provide legal project management and PMO support
• Mentor junior team members and review their work
• Build strong client relationships and support business development initiatives

About You

You will bring:

• 8+ years’ PQE in compulsory acquisition, land access, or major energy/infrastructure projects
• Ability to autonomously manage complex matters with technical excellence
• A commercial, outcome‑focused mindset
• Strong client engagement and relationship‑building skills
• Confidence with, or interest in learning, new legal technology and AI tools

To Apply

If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send the following to

Katy Clements – ***email_hidden***

• Your updated/ most recent resume *please ensure it has your email address and phone number.
• An email stating how your experience relates to the requirements above.

About Elevate

Elevate’s global Community of Talent is made up of highly qualified lawyers and legal professionals with solid technical training and experience drawn from leading law firms and law departments. We provide an unparalleled platform for talent to work with innovative companies and law firms around the world in a variety of exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, professional network, and voice, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs! Join a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.

Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply good business.

As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.