Senior Associate, Real Estate

About this role

Melbourne or Sydney

• We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded Senior Associate to join our national Real Estate & Projects practice.
• This is an opportunity to work closely with leading Partners on complex, high-value transactions and projects for major domestic and international corporate, institutional and government clients across Australia. You will be trusted with meaningful responsibility, direct client engagement and the opportunity to lead matters, develop junior lawyers and contribute to the continuing rapid growth of the practice.
• Our team's integrated model means you will have the opportunity to work alongside exceptional lawyers across construction, infrastructure and environment and planning
• If you are driven to build a market profile, deepen your technical expertise and take the next step towards a senior leadership role in a fantastic team, we would like to hear from you.

About the Role

We're seeking a highly motivated senior associate with exceptional technical skills to join our national, market leading real estate service team

You'll enjoy a combination of sophisticated work, meaningful responsibility and close Partner access on high-end, complex real estate matters, including large capital transactions, major property developments and complex leasing.

This is an opportunity to work with major domestic and international corporate, institutional and government clients, work closely with the Partners, and take on meaningful responsibility and contribute to the continued growth of the practice, the team and culture while building a career in one of the leading Real Estate & Projects teams in the Australian market.

If you are driven to build a market profile, deepen your technical expertise and take the next step towards a senior leadership role, and be part of something bigger, we would like to hear from you

Responsibilities

• You will have the opportunity to take primary responsibility for end to end file management of real estate transactional matters with senior practitioners, including:
• capital transactions, including sales and acquisitions of land across all asset classes for corporate and institutional clients;
• property and project development, including fund through transactions, development agreements, development management agreements, project development agreements and project delivery agreements;
• project due diligence
• complex agreement for lease and/or lease transactions involving commercial, industrial, retail and agricultural land;
• the real estate aspects of major projects, such as linear infrastructure projects involving roads, railways, pipelines or transmission lines;
• lease transactions involving leases of commercial offices and retail premises; and
• acting on large portfolios including asset management work associated with national lease portfolios (including renewals, variations, assignments and surrenders of lease.
• Work directly with clients and develop trusted commercial relationships
• The use of appropriate internal technological solutions, such as document automation software, online data rooms, status reporting software and approved artificial intelligence platforms
• Working with lawyers from the construction and environment and planning sub-teams within the Real Estate & Projects group to support those teams with the real estate aspects of their matters
• Be trusted with graduates and seasonal clerks throughout their rotations
• Develop your market profile and business Development including building om existing client relationships and developing personal business development plan
• Take ownership of and support Partners with pitches, tenders, thought leadership and client presentations
• Help shape the practise by assisting senior practitioners to prepare and present internal continuing legal education presentations

About You

• Applicants will be 6+ years PAE
• Strong front-end commercial property experience, including acquisitions, disposals and leasing;
• Experience gained in a leading private practice or sophisticated in-house legal team;
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and technical legal skills;
• Sound commercial judgement and the confidence to take ownership of matters;
• A strong client service mindset and an interest in building enduring client relationships;
• The ability to lead by example and contribute positively to a high-performing team;
• Ambition, curiosity and a genuine interest in continuing to develop your career; and
• A current Victorian or New South Wales practising certificate, or eligibility to obtain one.

About Lander & Rogers

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

We are known for our down-to-earth, collaborative culture, exceptional client service and commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for our people. We invest in professional development, leadership, wellbeing and inclusion, and support our people to build rewarding and sustainable careers.

We are also proud of our commitment to the community through our pro bono work.

Benefits

We know that a fulfilling career is about more than the work you do. That's why we offer a range of benefits designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, connection with colleagues and involvement in the community.

Our benefits are designed to support professional growth, wellbeing and life outside work. They include:

• flexible working arrangements, including the ability to work from home;
• an annual wellness day and the option to access additional paid leave, subject to eligibility;
• a $250 annual wellbeing allowance for home office, fitness or wellness expenses;
• corporate pricing on Dell products; and
• competitive parental leave benefits and coaching support for returning parents.

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.