Special Counsel

2 months ago

Sydney, Australia K&L Gates Full time

K&L Gates | Sydney Metropolitan

Closing date: 29/11/2024

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Our Real Estate practice acts for major developers, investment funds and fund managers on all aspects of property work. This includes acquisitions and disposals, development "from concept to completion", project management, subdivisions, renewable energy and infrastructure projects and major leasing.

**About the role**

We are seeking a special counsel to join our Real Estate practice to work in our Sydney office together with property partners Samuel Brown and Jennifer McCosker and their team.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and run your own matters with a high level of autonomy. In addition to supporting Sam and Jennifer, there is the scope for you to build your own practice and carve out your niche in the group.

As part of a global firm, our Real Estate practice has the ability to service our clients' needs both nationally and internationally and we are able to benefit from the experience of our overseas offices that are at the forefront of some of the property industry's innovative developments.

**What does the role involve?**
- Working closely with clients, other members of the team and other practice groups on a variety of interesting and complex matters
- Assisting clients with their acquisitions and disposals of development sites and built form assets
- Advising on urban renewal projects and property developments
- Assisting clients with their investment and co-investment structuring
- Acting for landlords and tenants with their major leasing requirements
- Acting on property aspects of renewable energy and infrastructure projects
- Supporting other teams within the firm on the property aspects of their major projects and transactions
- Supporting the partner in building the practice by seeking out and acting on new client opportunities
- Maximising the skills development of junior lawyers by supervising and coaching
- Contributing to knowledge and learning resources.

**About You**

We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who, in addition to possessing technical excellence, is able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.

You will ideally have experience working in a well-respected firm on a full range of property transactions, including development projects, investments, acquisitions, disposals and leasing. You should be proactive in your approach, and possess strong problem solving skills. You are hardworking, dedicated and possess a high level of integrity when dealing with clients and colleagues, enthusiastic and willing to learn and develop additional specialist knowledge. A high level of client service is expected as are excellent organisational, written and oral communication skills.

**The extras**

K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.

Initiatives include:

- 26 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer and 6 weeks for the secondary carer
- Committees that tackle the big issues including diversity and inclusion, Women in the Profession
- Flexible working options
- Salary continuance insurance
- Social events - social club and sporting teams
- Pro-bono programs and community involvement via our payroll giving program, Global Day of Service and charitable fundraisers
- Purchased annual leave
- Onsite learning and professional development programs including a Management and Professional Excellence curriculum, CLE's and the HUB.

To view a list of benefits available in Australia, please click here

**About Us**

The firm’s Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries. With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia’s leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience.

At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience.

Located across five continents, we represent a broad array of leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies. We also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well as litigation.

We are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of b

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