New Job Opening: Senior Associate: Real Estate in Melbourne, VIC

Job Description

Senior Associate: Real Estate

What’s in it for you?

• Join a leading international law firm with an established Real Estate practice.


• Work across complex property transactions, developments and major projects.


• Enjoy genuine autonomy, direct client contact and excellent career progression opportunities.

About your new employer:

Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with a strong presence across Australia and globally. With an established Real Estate practice and an impressive client base, the firm offers:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment, working alongside experienced property Partners.


• Exposure to major developers, investment funds, government entities and leading commercial clients.


• High-quality work across a diverse range of property sectors and transactions.


• Excellent professional development, mentoring and clear opportunities for career progression.


• Flexible working arrangements and a range of additional benefits.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate to join a well-established Real Estate team in Perth.

Working closely with highly regarded Partners, you will have the opportunity to manage your own matters with a high level of autonomy while advising on complex, high-value property transactions.

Your work will include:

• Advising on commercial property acquisitions and disposals, including development sites and investment assets.


• Acting on major property developments, subdivisions and urban renewal projects.


• Drafting and negotiating complex commercial, industrial and retail leasing arrangements.


• Conducting property due diligence and advising on investment and co-investment structures.


• Advising on property aspects of renewable energy, resources and infrastructure projects.


• Working directly with major developers, institutional clients, government entities and investment funds.


• Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development initiatives.

The ideal candidate:

• 5+ PQE in commercial property and real estate transactions, ideally gained within a reputable law firm.


• Experience across acquisitions, disposals, developments and commercial leasing.


• The confidence to manage matters autonomously and build strong client relationships.


• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.


• A proactive, commercial approach and a genuine interest in mentoring junior lawyers.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

• We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available


• You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role


• We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market


• Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year.  Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector

Contact Alison today!

Please quote reference number AX/60136

• Call or text: 0480 844 324


• Email: axie@naimanclarke.com.au


• LinkedIn message: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-xie-aus/


• #SCR-alison-xie

Alternatively, click apply and email your resume (in Word version) and academic transcript.
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