Lawyer, Real Estate & Projects - Property

About this role

• Award winning Australian private practice
• A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
• Flexibility to balance working from home and the office

About the Company

Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and global reach.

Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.

About the role

We are seeking a Lawyer (2 - 4 years PAE) to join our rapidly growing Sydney Real Estate & Projects team. As part of our nationally recognised, award winning, market leading Real Estate & Projects practice, you'll support our Partners on a diverse range of front-end real estate and projects matters.

Our clients include leading developers, institutional landowners, infrastructure owners, investors and operators, and government bodies at local, State and Commonwealth levels.

With our diverse client base and strong project pipeline, you will have the opportunity to be a key advisor on some of Australia and the Asia Pacific's largest projects and real estate transactions. You will also have the opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners dedicated to mentoring and supporting young lawyers.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include supporting our Partners on a diverse range of transactional real estate and project matters, and ancillary advice and support, including:

• the real estate aspects of major projects, such as linear infrastructure projects involving roads, railways, pipelines or transmission lines
• sales and purchases of land across all land asset classes
• property and project development and delivery matters, including development agreements, development management agreements, project development agreements and project delivery agreements
• complex agreement for lease and/or lease transactions involving commercial, industrial, retail and agricultural land
• simple lease transactions involving leases of commercial offices and retail premises
• asset management work associated with client lease portfolios, such as renewals, variations, assignments and surrenders of lease
• due diligence
• land subdivisions, consolidations, easements and covenants
• legal research and advice on a diverse range of matters relating to land and interests in land, including research and advice on the compulsory acquisition of land and interests in land, Crown land, state forests, water rights and biodiversity offset

About You

• Suitable applicants will be 2 - 4 years PAE and hold a current practising certificate for NSW
• Training and experience gained in a mid or top tier law firm or in a large in-house legal team (private or government) focussing on real estate transactions
• Demonstrated experience in both sales and acquisitions, and leasing, will be viewed favourably
• Experience in more than one Australian jurisdiction will be viewed favourably
• Proven decision making and problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
• An ability to influence and manage conflict with a diplomatic and consultative approach
• Demonstrate the ability to build strong working relationships
• Strong team collaboration skills with an ability to lead by example
• A passion for providing a high level of customer service
• Strong attention to detail
• A desire to learn and develop new skills

Culture

People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.

Benefits

Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.
We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include:

• Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
• Additional leave: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day
• Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: enjoy the flexibility to fit out your home office or support your health and wellbeing with an annual $250 allowance

How To Apply

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Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.
We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.