James Bridge is a partner at Standard Law Co, where he brings a wealth of expertise in planning and environment law as well as property transactions. He is highly adept at advising property developers, investors, and private financiers on a variety of matters, including the structuring, purchase, sale, development, and leasing of commercial, industrial, residential, and rural properties. With considerable experience in drafting and negotiating lease documentation, James represents both landlords and tenants in commercial and retail property contexts. Prior to his current role, James honed his legal skills at Certus Legal Group, where he served as a solicitor for nearly five years. His career in law began with a Graduate-at-Law position, which provided him with a solid foundation in legal practice. Beyond his professional roles, he has also held leadership positions such as Secretary and Vice President (Sport) with the QUT Student Guild, reflecting his commitment to leadership and engagement. James holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Information Technology from Queensland University of Technology. He further advanced his qualifications with a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice from The College of Law Australia. His academic background equips him with a combination of legal and technical insights, enhancing his service delivery to clients.
Partner
Standard Law Co
Nov 2020 - Present • 6 years
Solicitor
Certus Legal Group
Jan 2016 - Oct 2020 • 4 years 9 months
Graduate-at-Law
Certus Legal Group
Feb 2015 - Dec 2015 • 10 months
Secretary
QUT Student Guild
Dec 2013 - Nov 2014 • 11 months
Vice President (Sport)
QUT Student Guild
Dec 2012 - Nov 2013 • 11 months
Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice
The College of Law Australia
2015
Bachelor of Laws & Bachelor of Information Technology
QUT (Queensland University of Technology)
2009 - 2014
Last checked: 1 May 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
