Special Counsel / Associate Director – Property (Contract Role)

**Location:** Brisbane

**Contract Term:** 10 months (commencing 1 February 2026)

Join Our Dynamic Team at JHK Legal

Are you an experienced property lawyer looking for a senior leadership opportunity without the long-term commitment JHK Legal has an exciting opening for a 10-month Special Counsel / Associate Director contract role leading our Brisbane Property team from February 2026.

About Us

JHK Legal is a dynamic and innovative Australian law firm committed to providing approachable expedient and economically transparent legal services to clients. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace where every team member contributes to our success.

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing our Brisbane Property team while managing high-level client work. Youll supervise and mentor lawyers maintain client relationships and ensure the team delivers exceptional outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and mentoring the property team to drive performance and development
• Providing PEXA sign-off on settlements across NSW QLD VIC and WA
• Reviewing and settling advice prepared by solicitors
• Advising on commercial and retail leasing matters
• Handling QLD & NSW land and leasing development matters including acquisitions due diligence titling and preparing off-the-plan contracts
• Managing land title transactions including caveats mortgages easements and land subdivisions
• Running commercial and residential conveyancing matters across multiple jurisdictions
• Reporting to the Board on billings and team performance

About You

• Bring at least 6 years PQE with a strong property and commercial background
• Have proven experience leading teams and mentoring junior lawyers
• Possess technical expertise in property law settlements conveyancing and leasing
• Be commercially minded and client-focused
• Demonstrate resilience initiative and collaboration

Why Contractors Choose Us

• Attractive hourly/daily rate that reflects the short-term contract nature of the role
• Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle and commitments (including reduced hours or a 4-day week) are available for the right candidate.
• High-level exposure to management reporting leadership and strategic input
• Opportunity to maintain outside interests alongside your contract work (where appropriate)
• Short-term commitment with long-term impact lead a team shape outcomes and step away at contract completion
• Potential for long-term employment (depending on business requirements)

Who This Role Would Suit

• A senior lawyer seeking a short-term leadership role without committing to permanent partnership or director pathways
• A practitioner who values flexibility and autonomy while still contributing at a high level
• Lawyers returning to the workforce after time away who want a defined-term senior position
• Career contractors or consultants looking for challenging high-impact work within a respected national firm

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right fit please send your resume and cover letter to with the subject line: Your Name Brisbane Special Counsel/Associate Director.

Applications close: 10 October 2025

JHK Legal is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.