Solicitor up to Senior Associate

Overview

Solicitor up to Senior Associate - Private Equity Real Estate at King & Wood Mallesons. We have a rare and highly sought opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor or Senior Associate to join our market-leading regional Private Equity Real Estate practice. We are interested to hear from candidates within Australia, and also those working in other jurisdictions, including returning Australian or internationally qualified and trained candidates keen to relocate to the Asia region.

About the role

In this role you will be a key market-facing member of one of the leading Private Equity Real Estate teams in the Asia Pacific region, with genuine opportunities for growth and progression. The team is one of the few pure-play Private Equity Real Estate offerings in the Asia Pacific market, working with leading global and regional sponsors, managers and investors on fast-paced, varied, challenging and complex strategic and transactional work through the whole capital structure. The team is led by the Real Estate Sector Lead, Mark Bayliss, and has a strong track record of firsts and major deals. You will also work closely with Quintin du Plessis on credit-styled investment and other specialist teams across the firm.

About You

You will bring a world view and curiosity about macro events that matter to our clients, with Asia Pacific regional focus that isn't bounded by geography or market boundaries. You will be drawn to a high-performance culture, commercially astute, and passionate about delivering a first-rate client experience and building long-term, sustainable client relationships.

You will have gained experience in private equity, funds, financing or commercial real estate within a first-tier or other high-profile practice, ideally with exposure to structuring equity investments into commercial real estate assets. You will have a strong desire to continue to develop an understanding of all aspects of such investments (including capital raising and partnering, and credit and other debt investments) and in the real estate sector. You may also have experience in merger and acquisition and funds work, alongside experience in structuring joint ventures, funds establishment, real estate credit or debt, and other real estate investments and capital markets transactions.

You will have

• First-rate written and oral communication skills, strong drafting and legal analysis skills, and the ability to grasp complex areas of law quickly.
• Self-awareness, positivity and the ability to work well with others; collaboration and teamwork are critical at KWM. You will thrive in a culture that embraces change.

All of our lawyers, regardless of experience, have high levels of direct exposure to clients. You will be the center of information for our clients and deliver relevant, prompt and commercially astute advice by engaging with those relationships. We seek people who are committed to achieving the best results for our clients and our team.

Who we are

A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world-class capability. With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable growth. Our full-service offering combines unmatched local capability with an international platform. We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Why work with us

We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported, and where diversity and inclusion play an important role in enhancing knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact. We live by our Principles, strive for mastery in all that we do, take pride in the high-quality work we deliver, and provide opportunities for career and leadership development. As part of the KWM community you\'ll have access to wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes to help you achieve your career goals.

How to apply

Please apply by selecting the "apply now" link below and completing an online application form. For further information on this role, contact Kellie Mclean at kellie.mclean@au.kwm.com.

Equal Opportunity

King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. We welcome, value and harness the positive benefits that people\'s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual orientation, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary to work for the firm in Australia. All job applications must be submitted through kwm.com, LinkedIn or an authorised agency; applications through other third party websites will not be accepted.

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice

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