Solicitor - real estate

We are seeking a Solicitor with expertise in real estate to join our Sydney Real Estate team.

About the Team

In this role you will report to Felicity Savage, a senior Partner in our real estate group. Felicity acts for developers and investors across the spectrum of large scale complex real estate transactions. Her current practice concentrates on investment and development projects. Felicity also has a depth of knowledge in alternative asset classes such as student accommodation transactions, data centres, hotels, retirement living and manufactured homes. Her practice also involves structuring and implementing joint ventures.


Felicity is consistently ranked in industry publications as a leading real estate lawyer and was nominated as one of the world's best lawyers by Chambers Asia Pacific She is also ranked by Best Lawyers in Australia in the area of Real Estate law and was the only Australian finalist for Euromoney Women in Business Law Asia - Real Estate in 2015.

About You

You will have experience in real estate and have exposure to large scale real estate projects within a first-tier or high profile property practice. You will have an ability to apply core property and commercial law principles to a wide variety of investment and development scenarios as well as knowledge of trust law. You will have a level of familiarity with other disciplines that impact on property transactions, including financing, stamp duty and construction which is commensurate with your level of experience.

You will have

• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with a strong knowledge of the real estate industry - to deliver prompt and commercially astute advice
  
  
• Strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability - you will play a key role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with our clients
  
  
• Team focus - an ability and willingness to mentor junior colleagues and support other team members
  
  
• First rate experience in drafting agreements and allocating risk in a commercially appropriate manner
  
  
• Recognised real estate experience gained in a similar environment
  
  

You will enjoy working as part of a close, collaborative, and committed team.

Who are we?

We are Asia's top tier international law firm with 25 offices and almost 3,000 lawyers strategically positioned in the world's growth markets and financial centres. We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Why work with us?

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.


We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.


As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals..


At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.

How to apply

Please apply by selecting the "apply now" link below and completing an online application form.


For further information on this role, please contact Kellie McLean on


King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual orientation, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.


All job applications must be submitted through kwm.com, LinkedIn or an authorised agency, applications through any other third party websites will not be accepted. Agencies - please note that we are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this role.