Associate, Property & Renewable Energy

About the role

An established Melbourne commercial property practice is seeking an associate to join its team, working across a mix of transactional property and renewable energy matters. The role offers exposure to sophisticated property work for corporate, institutional, development and investment clients, covering acquisitions and disposals, development projects, commercial and industrial leasing, property due diligence and land arrangements for major energy projects. You will work closely with experienced senior lawyers and take increasing ownership of matters, negotiations and client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Act on acquisitions and disposals of commercial, industrial and development properties
• Draft and negotiate contracts of sale and other transaction documents
• Advise on commercial and industrial leasing, including agreements for lease and complex arrangements
• Assist with property development transactions and associated land arrangements
• Conduct property due diligence and prepare reports for acquisitions and other corporate transactions
• Advise on easements, subdivisions, title matters and other property interests
• Provide property support on broader corporate and commercial transactions
• Work on land access and tenure arrangements for renewable energy and infrastructure projects
• Draft and negotiate options, leases, easements, access arrangements and other agreements for energy developments
• Liaise directly with clients, counterparties and other advisers

Required profile

• Admitted lawyer with 2 to 4 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience in commercial property transactions and an interest in broadening the practice
• Ideally experience in several of: acquisitions and disposals, commercial and industrial leasing, property development, agreements for lease and leases, property due diligence, easements, subdivisions and title matters, and land arrangements for energy, infrastructure or development projects
• Experience with renewable energy projects is highly regarded; a strong commercial property background is also welcome

Required skills

• Strong drafting and communication skills
• Sound commercial judgement
• Ability to manage competing priorities while delivering a high level of service to clients

The practice is described as collaborative, with direct exposure to experienced practitioners and a diverse client base across property, development, investment, infrastructure and energy. Applications are made through the recruiter, JLegal.