Job Opportunity: Managing Real Estate Closings
A leading organization in ground lease acquisitions is expanding its presence in Australia and seeks a seasoned professional to manage real estate closings.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing group and oversee all aspects of property acquisition process from deal execution through post-settlement. The primary transaction manager will coordinate legal, financial, and administrative components to ensure timely and accurate settlement of commercial real estate transactions.
Reporting directly to a Senior Vice President of Closing based in the United States, you will be responsible for:
* Reviewing initial due diligence materials, including lease agreements, title searches, vendor documents, RFSNA, and identity verification for preparation and submission of transaction requests to external law firms
* Identifying gaps or impediments in the settlement process and developing clear project timelines
* Maintaining deal data in proprietary systems and delivering timely reporting to the SVP of Closing
* Reviewing and analyzing legal due diligence materials such as law firm summaries, title searches, security instruments, caveats/mortgages, easements, and subdivision plans
* Liaising with internal teams, external lessors, sellers, solicitors, and conveyancers
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating settlement documentation and confirming acquisition funding in coordination with the SVP of Closing and external solicitors
* Coordinating the execution of settlement and transaction documents with lessors, assignors, and/or sellers and external legal counsel
* Ensuring all settlement conditions are met and transaction funds are disbursed appropriately by external counsel
* Tracking and reporting on post-settlement lodgement and registration of caveats and property documents and FIRB registration data delivery by external solicitors
* Ensuring compliance with applicable Australian laws and internal company protocols
Requirements
* At least 3 years of experience in commercial real estate property settlements or related legal/transactional work
* Experience with land transactions, including acquisitions, easements, leases, and land use matters
* Strong knowledge of land title systems, Torrens title, strata title, encumbrances, caveats, PPSR, and property law principles
* Familiarity with surveying issues, planning overlays, and council regulations
* Strong project management and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and coordinate multiple deals concurrently
* High attention to detail and effective communication with senior leadership and external stakeholders
* Conveyancing, real estate, legal, telecommunications, renewable energy, or infrastructure experience highly valued
* Legal practicing certificate not required but a plus
Location and Benefits
* Flexible location within Australia | Reporting to SVP Closing Global in the US
* Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
* Flexible work-from-home options
* 20 days of annual leave plus public holidays
* Superannuation contributions in line with Australian legislation