The Firm:
Our client is a market-leading firm specialising in corporate and commercial law. A new opportunity has opened up for a senior lawyer to join the Property team in either Sydney or Newcastle. The firm’s client base includes:
* Mining and manufacturing
* Small-cap listed and growth companies
* Corporate projects and asset-intensive businesses
* Sophisticated high-net-worth individuals and family offices
The Opportunity:
This role would suit a Senior Property Lawyer (current partner, special counsel or senior associate) looking to join a well-established firm to strengthen and grow its property capability across M&A-driven transactions, capital activity, corporate projects and sophisticated private client portfolios.
The firm is well regarded for its high retention rates, long tenure, flexibility and respect for its staff.
The role is open to full-time or part-time (3–4 days per week) arrangements in either Sydney or Newcastle.
Career development:
For partners, an existing client base or credible practice-building plan is required. Interest in long-term practice leadership and succession.
For special counsel or senior associates, there is a genuine opportunity to progress to partnership within a reasonable timeframe. This is an ideal place to build your career as a law firm business owner, not merely a senior employee.
The role:
You will manage an existing team and run the property workstream on complex, commercially-driven transactions and portfolio matters, including:
* Corporate transactions and M&A support (property side)
* Capital activity, corporate projects and land arrangements
* Planning, approvals and environmental overlays
* Commercial and industrial leasing
* Portfolio and sophisticated private client work
Background:
This role would suit someone with the following skills and experience.
* Significant experience in commercial property transactions and commercial/industrial leasing
* A strong understanding of M&A transactions, specifically the property due diligence aspects
* Working knowledge of planning and approvals
* Ability to manage environmental overlays in transactions and projects (excluding native title)
* Managing and developing existing client relationships
* Practice development and marketing skills
How to Apply:
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Jason Elias on 0411 151 *** or *****@eliasrecruitment.com.au. To apply, click the 'apply' button below.
Additional information
* High-quality matters from a Newcastle platform with reach into Greater Sydney
* Competitive remuneration and a practical partnership pathway for senior lawyers
* Flexibility on location and working pattern (including 3-4 days per week)