- Permanent full time role
- Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
- Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
- Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
- Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm
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About the role and team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Leasing Paralegal to join our well-regarded Property & Projects team based in our Sydney office.
We are seeking an experienced Paralegal who is passionate about leasing and its importance to the property industry and is eager to work in a collaborative team environment that offers the opportunity to work on an interesting and varied range of property and leasing matters using cutting-edge technology.
The practice provides property management services to REITs, major infrastructure owners, private clients, and super funds, as well as NSW and local government bodies in relation to a range of retail and commercial property developments in the Sydney CBD and elsewhere.
You will have carriage of your own files under the supervision of a senior lawyer and partner, and you will be responsible for managing a high volume of leasing matters from instruction to completion, including:
- drafting, negotiating, and finalising all types of lease documents;
- drafting client correspondence;
- maintaining and updating client precedents;
- liaising with clients and tenants or their representatives, as well as internal team members and stakeholders;
- managing the lease renewal process;
- advising in relation to matters ancillary to leases, including the requirements of the Retail Leases Act 1994;
- understanding requirements for lodgement of documents in PEXA; and
- recording time in Aderant.
About you
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
- a minimum of 3 years of leasing experience in a busy, high volume role;
- outstanding communication skills;
- the ability to manage a high number of matters simultaneously;
- an innovative mind set with a focus on continuously improving the delivery of service to our clients;
- excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce high quality work;
- experience working with PEXA; and
- experience working with Sharedo (desirable but not required).
About us
Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
Hear from our people about what it’s like to work at HW: bit.ly/HWpeople
Some of our recent awards and citations include:
- Best Australian Law Firm (>$200m revenue) at the 2025 Client Choice Awards
- Ranked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024
- Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
- Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018
We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.
We are also renowned for our Smarter Law approach. Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.
We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit our website.
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At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
We are also committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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