Solicitor – Real Estate – Melbourne
About the role
Our Melbourne Real Estate team are currently recruiting a Solicitor (1-3 PQE), working closely with Simone Menz and Emily Masters. You will work across all aspects of complex real estate projects and developments and large scale sales and acquisitions.
The team is known as one of the best in the Australian market. We work with many of the key players in the Australian real estate industry, including institutional and private capital, industry superannuation funds, listed property trusts and developers, investors and financiers of real estate and infrastructure projects.
One of the things we pride ourselves on is the breadth of skillset you will have and develop. You will work across the full spectrum of services we provide, from advising on risk allocation on complex projects, from both a developer and investor perspective, to running sales and purchases of large assets.
You will have
* excellent analytical and communication skills, which we will support you to continue to develop
* a drive to keep up to date with real estate sector knowledge to enhance personal performance and client delivery
* first rate experience in drafting documents
* strong commitment to client service and responsiveness and well-developed relationship management ability - you will play a key role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with our clients
* a willingness to develop strong relationships with team members to facilitate effective team work
* enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities – assisting with pitches and managing strategic relationships and networks
Who are we?
We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
We help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international network.
Why work with us?
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact. We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high-quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities. As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.
At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.
Next Steps
Please click 'Apply Now' to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you're applying and your resume to support your experience.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Steph McKenzie (Senior Resourcing Consultant)
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
Diversity and Inclusion
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.
If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM.
We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application.