Managing Senior Associate – Property (Real Estate)
- LocationSydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Work typeOn-site
- Experience6–8 PQE
- PracticeReal Estate
A global law firm
Apply in confidence →About the role
We are seeking a Managing Senior Associate to join our Sydney property practice on a full-time basis, driven by exciting growth plans. This is an excellent opportunity to advise Australian, multinational and global corporate clients, REITs, investors, developers and other private sector clients on a wide range of property transactions, with a particular focus on infrastructure and renewables projects. You will have the chance to work on matters across all Australian jurisdictions, with potential broader APAC exposure, and to collaborate with our growing Transactional Services team.
You will work directly with the team lead for the Australian property practice and a special counsel, and will be an important contributor to the success and growth of the team. This role offers strong career development prospects.
About the team
Our Australian property team advises clients across real estate, energy, infrastructure, financial services, technology, science and industry sectors on complex multi-jurisdictional matters, including capital transactions, leasing, major projects, due diligence and property development. The team is part of a well‑established global property network, which includes one of the largest property teams in the UK.
Who we are looking for
You will be a qualified lawyer with 6 to 8 years’ post-qualification experience in property law, and have:
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial property law
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to assimilate information quickly and handle multiple priorities under pressure or within tight timeframes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and commercial awareness
- Excellent attention to detail
- The ability to work independently
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-performing team
- Energy and passion for the role
You must have a valid right to work in Australia and be qualified to practise law in Australia.
What we offer
- Exposure to domestic, international and multi-jurisdictional high-profile work within a global firm, while enjoying a close‑knit office environment
- A culture that supports flexible working, wellbeing and work‑life balance
- Opportunities to participate in social activities, diversity and inclusion networks, and charitable initiatives
We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
- Qualified lawyer with 6 to 8 years’ post-qualification experience in property law
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial property law
- Strong organisational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities under pressure or within tight timeframes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, commercially aware
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-performing team
- Energy and passion for the role
- Valid right to work in Australia and qualified to practise law in Australia
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