Senior Associate - Real Estate, Melbourne

About the role

Clayton Utz is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Band 1 Real Estate team in Melbourne on a permanent basis. Working alongside Real Estate Partners Alison Kennedy and Jerome Martin, you will advise major institutional, corporate and government clients on high-profile transactions across commercial, industrial, retail, residential, infrastructure, data centres and renewables. The team is recognised as a trusted adviser to prominent participants in the Australian real estate market.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex property transactions with a high degree of autonomy, from instruction through to completion
• Draft clear, commercially focused advice for sophisticated clients
• Build and manage client relationships, including presenting directly to client stakeholders
• Mentor and coach junior lawyers within the team
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment

Required profile

• Approximately 6-8 years of PQE (or equivalent experience) in a leading property practice
• Broad transactional experience across multiple property classes; government sector experience highly desirable
• Ability to lead transactions with partner support, with strong organisational skills to manage competing priorities and attention to detail
• Strong commercial instincts and a genuine commitment to excellent client service
• Confidence in independently building and maintaining client and stakeholder relationships

What we offer

• Access to market-leading, complex work that accelerates professional development
• The opportunity to work with a team of industry leaders on some of Australia's most significant property projects

Candidates are asked to apply directly through the firm's online application or by contacting the recruiter, who can discuss flexible work arrangements. Agency submissions are not accepted unless the agency is contacted by the recruitment team.