Real Estate Associate
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Real Estate Associate to join our team. As a key member of the practice, you will be responsible for providing strategic advice on land tenure required to develop major projects or in the context of M&A and insolvency transactions.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of real estate regulatory requirements in at least one jurisdiction of Australia. They will also possess excellent drafting skills and attention to detail, as well as strong academic record and intellectual curiosity.
* Advising clients on all aspects of property/land tenure required to develop major projects or in the context of M&A and insolvency transactions.
* Managing due diligence requirements, drafting and reviewing legal and technical documentation.
* Interpreting legislation, regulations, rules and guidelines.
* CORRESPONDING WITH CLIENTS AND VARIOUS THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING LEGAL ADVISORS, BANKS, LAND REGISTRIES, COUNCILS, SURVEYORS AND OTHER GOVERNMENT BODIES.
* Collaborating with legal teams within the firm both within and outside Australia.
* Negotiating, drafting and reviewing contracts for sale, leases and other related property documents.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile matters that involve providing strategic advice on land tenure required to develop power and infrastructure projects, as well as real estate issues arising in the context of corporate restructures, M&A and insolvency transactions.
You will collaborate with colleagues in project finance, project delivery, M&A, and our insolvency team to assist clients on real estate matters, tenure risks and complex land arrangements associated in financing, sale or acquisition of a project, business or shares, and insolvency transactions.
In addition, you will link with our global Real Estate team to assist on deals in other jurisdictions.
Key Qualifications
* Admission in Australia (or Common Law qualified and willing to qualify in Australia).
* PQE 1+.
* Excellent understanding of real estate regulatory requirements in at least one jurisdiction of Australia.
* National experience preferred, but not essential.
* Familiarity with registration and settlement on PEXA.
* Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail.
* Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker.
* Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects.
* Strong professional presence and client focus.
* Team player and enjoys working as a part of a team.
Benefits
We offer high-quality, internationally oriented work on the most challenging matters and an opportunity to work as part of a truly global organisation.
We foster a collegial working environment where partners are friendly and accessible, and colleagues always supportive and open to questions.
About Us
We are a global law firm with longstanding offices in the markets that matter today. Our on-the-ground experience, our cross-border integration, and our depth of local, US and English-qualified lawyers help our clients work with confidence in any one market or across many.
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