The Firm
Are you a senior lawyer looking for meaningful career progression and a change in lifestyle? This could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
About the Roles
We're currently recruiting for 2 senior-level roles with a respected, long-established law firm based in Cairns: 1 in Property Law and 1 in Commercial Law. These positions offer sophisticated legal work in a collaborative regional setting, with genuine succession and partnership opportunities over the next 3-5 years.
* Senior Property Lawyer: You'll bring experience across commercial and residential property transactions, leasing, developments, and related matters. You'll have the autonomy to manage your own matters while working alongside a senior partner who specialises in property and native title.
* Senior Commercial Lawyer: You'll advise across a mix of commercial contracts, corporate advisory, and general business law, supported by a strong pipeline of ongoing client work and minimal BD expectations.
What We're Looking For
* 5+ years PAE with solid technical skills in either property or commercial practice
* Confident managing files independently and liaising directly with clients
* A leadership mindset: interested in mentoring junior lawyers and building towards partnership
* A collaborative, down-to-earth approach aligned with the firm's strong culture and client focus
* Unrestricted working rights in Australia (NZ Candidates encouraged to apply) and ability to practice in QLD (no sponsorship available)
Why Consider the Move?
* Work alongside a talented, supportive team of ~30 staff
* Clear succession pathway as senior partners plan for retirement within 5 years
* Genuine work-life balance: office hours 8am–5pm, minimal overtime
* Modern systems (transitioning to ActionStep) and excellent infrastructure
* Enjoy the best of both worlds: high-quality legal work and the relaxed Far North Queensland lifestyle
* Relocation bonus offered where applicable
* Full-Time OR Part-Time 4 days
* Billable targets under 6hrs a day
If you're based in Brisbane or another metro location and have been thinking about a career move with lifestyle benefits, this is a rare chance to do both, without sacrificing career growth.
For a confidential discussion, contact Kalinda Campbell at people2people on or Alternatively, you can apply now using a MS Word version of your CV.
Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
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