Solicitor | 3+ years PAE | Commercial, Property, Wills and Estates

Solicitor | 3+ years PAE | Commercial, Property, Wills and Estates

Lightbridge Lawyers is a small firm based in North Lakes, servicing local, interstate and international clients. We are seeking an experienced solicitor, ideally 3+ years PAE, to join our practice and work across a broad range of commercial, property, and private client matters.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys direct client contact, running matters with almost full autonomy, and being part of a small team where your contribution is valued.

Proposed start date is mid to late November 2026.

The role

You will work on a diverse file load, including matters such as:

• Commercial matters including advice to small and medium businesses, contracts, transactions and general commercial advisory


• Property matters including residential and commercial conveyancing and property transactions


• Wills and estates including preparation of wills and related estate planning documents and estate administration matters


• No defined Billable Hours - performance measured on fee receipts rather than hours worked


• Able to work at home or at the office with no strict need for on-site attendance

You will be client-facing and will manage matters end-to-end with almost full autonomy of files, while reporting to and working closely with a director and paralegal.

Key responsibilities

• Leasing matters, acting for landlords and tenants, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating leases and related documents


• Property matters, including residential and commercial conveyancing from contract review through to settlement


• Wills, including drafting wills and progressing estate administration matters


• Banking and finance matters, including preparing and reviewing mortgage documents and acting for private lenders and borrowers


• Retirement living matters, including advising on retirement village and manufactured homes contracts


• Managing matters efficiently, including prioritisation, diarising and meeting deadlines


• Reporting to and working closely with a director, and collaborating day-to-day with a paralegal


• Maintaining strong client relationships through clear, timely communication and practical advice

About you

• Ideally 3+ years PAE with demonstrated experience in commercial and property work, and exposure to wills and estates


• Confident and professional in a client-facing role


• Strong drafting, attention to detail and file management skills


• Practical, solutions-focused approach and strong communication skills


• Reliable, organised, and able to work independently while collaborating closely with a small team


• Interested in building long-term client relationships and growing with the firm

Experienced applicants are preferred.

Salary and incentives

• Salary range $100,000 to $130,000 plus super


• Salary commensurate with experience


• Incentive arrangements open for discussion

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