Associate / Senior Associate - Real Estate

About the role

A US law firm is looking for an Associate or Senior Associate (4-6 PQE) to join its real estate practice, which advises on some of Australia's most significant property, infrastructure and renewable energy transactions. The team advises institutional investors, developers, private equity sponsors, infrastructure owners, renewable energy proponents, government entities and multinational corporations on complex, high-value matters. The role suits someone who enjoys complex transactions, values client contact and wants to take ownership of matters while developing under strong mentorship.

Key responsibilities

• Acquisitions and disposals of commercial, industrial and development assets
• Large-scale property development projects
• Renewable energy and infrastructure developments
• Due diligence and transaction management
• Leasing and asset management matters
• Property aspects of major projects and infrastructure developments
• Strategic advice on land tenure, project delivery and development issues
• Direct client engagement and negotiation of transaction documents

Required profile

• Ideally 4-6 years' post-qualification experience
• Experience in a reputable property, real estate, projects or development practice
• Experience acting on acquisitions, disposals, developments and/or leasing matters
• Commercial awareness and a solutions-focused approach
• Ability to build strong client relationships
• Proactive, collaborative and team-oriented mindset

Required skills

• Strong drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills
• Exposure to institutional property transactions, infrastructure projects, renewable energy developments or large-scale development work is strongly encouraged

What we offer

• Exposure to market-leading transactions and projects
• Direct access to partners and clients
• High levels of responsibility and autonomy
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial team culture
• Career progression opportunities
• The ability to work with leading domestic and international clients
• Competitive remuneration and benefits