Real Estate Lawyer/Associate

Job description:

A great opportunity currently exists for two lawyers/Associates to join our award winning real estate team working closely with the partners and senior lawyers across a range of real estate transactions. As a member of this team you will have a focus on capital transactions, major projects (including urban renewal), structured real estate transactions and financing.

This opportunity would suit someone who is looking to work on projects from conception to fruition. The team acts for government agencies, a number of major property owners, developers and financiers on all aspects of the real estate transactions with a focus on major projects.

In this role you will work closely with the partners and senior lawyers to draft and negotiate complex documents and manage large transactions and you will deal directly with clients. You will also be part of one of the largest national real estate teams and there will be regular opportunities to work closely with colleagues across all jurisdictions and lines of business.

Our Team

MinterEllison’s Perth Infrastructure, Construction and Property team is led by partners Lee Rossetto, John Prevost, Gehann Perera, Tom French and Nada Raphael and provides comprehensive legal support to government agencies, major institutional property investors, developers, landlords, retirement village operators, contractors, financiers and tenants on all facets of urban renewal, commercial, industrial, retail and residential property including due diligences, acquisitions, disposals, development, leasing and disputes.

Our energetic and high profile team is proud to be working on iconic projects that are shaping the Perth landscape now and into the future.

Profile description:

We are looking to recruit two lawyers/Associates (up to 5 years PQE) who are able to successfully manage high value transactions and are looking to diversify their practice.

We welcome applications from real estate and finance lawyers with:

• experience in commercial property law, with a particular focus on capital transactions, developments and financing
• strong drafting skills
• a strong client focus and demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients and industry experts
• a keen eye for detail
• an ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, sharing files and clients
• a desire to help grow a successful and collaborative real estate practice
• a commitment to excellence that matches our own.

We offer:

We are recognised as Australia’s Most Attractive Firm, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality in Australia and we hold Gold employer status with the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI).

We make diversity in all its forms central to collaboration. This is why we offer hybrid working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working. We offer up to 20 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer within the first 24 months following birth or adoption, and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership – all with no minimum tenure.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, genders (including if you identify as transgender or gender diverse), sexual orientations, as well as people living with a disability or who have family or carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for roles with MinterEllison.

How to apply:

We preferto connect with people directly, so please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button below.

If you would like further information or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact danielle.miller@minterellison.com.

Agency submissions will not be accepted without prior express approval from the MinterEllison recruitment team. All agency candidates must be submitted through our on-line portal to be valid.