- Work on sophisticated, high-value real estate transactions
- Engage directly with clients and take ownership of transactions
- Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the growth of the practice
- High-value real estate capital transactions
- Direct Partner and client exposure
- Melbourne or Sydney with flexible working options
Senior Associate Real Estate Lawyer | Major transactions, direct client exposure and career progression | Melbourne or Sydney
The Opportunity
Looking for a role where you can work on sophisticated, high-value real estate transactions while having the autonomy, client exposure and support to take the next step in your career?
This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded national Real Estate & Projects practice, working closely with leading Partners and major domestic and international corporate, institutional and government clients.
You’ll be trusted to take ownership of complex matters from start to finish, build meaningful client relationships and play an active role in developing junior lawyers. The work spans large capital transactions, major property developments and complex leasing, giving you the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise while building your market profile.
With an integrated practice spanning real estate, construction, infrastructure and environment and planning, you’ll also benefit from working alongside specialists across complementary areas of law.
On Offer
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High-quality work: Work on complex, high-value real estate matters, including significant capital transactions and major developments.
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Meaningful responsibility: Take ownership of transactions, engage directly with clients and work closely with experienced Partners.
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Career progression: Build your market profile, develop your commercial relationships and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.
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Leadership opportunities: Mentor junior lawyers and graduates while developing your own leadership capabilities.
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Collaborative culture: Work alongside specialists across real estate, construction, infrastructure and planning.
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Flexibility and wellbeing: Access flexible working arrangements, including working from home, an annual wellness day and a $250 annual wellbeing allowance.
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Support for life outside work: Benefit from parental leave provisions, return-to-work coaching and additional leave options, subject to eligibility.
About You
You are an experienced property lawyer who enjoys the technical complexity of sophisticated transactions and is ready to take greater ownership of your work, client relationships and career development.
To be successful, you will have:
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Senior Associate-level experience, ideally with at least 6 years’ post-admission experience.
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Strong front-end commercial property experience, including acquisitions, disposals and leasing.
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Ideally, experience in large capital transactions involving significant land acquisitions and disposals, institutional investors or major corporate clients.
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Experience gained within a leading private practice or sophisticated in-house legal team.
Contact
To apply online, please apply using the form below.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Barry McGrath on 0429 354 330 or email barry@gatehouselegal.com.au.
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Contact
To apply online, please apply using the form below.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Barry McGrath on 0429 354 330 or email barry@gatehouselegal.com.au.
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