Senior Associate, Real Estate

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

About the role

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate to work as part of our high performing team that prides itself on providing commercial advice on all aspects of commercial property law for private and public sector clients. We work collaboratively with our clients to build strong sustainable relationships. This is an opportunity to work closely with partners and clients, covering a spectrum of property development work to undertaking substantial property transactions, infrastructure projects and providing property advice.

Your primary duties include:

- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating leases and contract documents

- Providing comprehensive advice to public and private sector clients throughout various stages of commercial property transactions.

- Representing private sector clients in navigating and responding to public procurement processes for land sales and acquisitions.

- Advising land owners in relation to the development of land including advising on development agreements and access licences.

- Advising land owners in relation to title structuring and drafting easements, restrictions of use and positive covenants.

- Advising on strata schemes and community schemes.

- Assisting with providing due diligence and corporate support to our commercial team.

About you

To be successful and thrive in this role, you will:

- Have broad-ranging property experience working as a Senior Associate in a commercial property or real estate team within private practice (6+ PQE).

- Strong academics, exceptional written and verbal communication.

- Demonstrate outstanding drafting abilities, deliver legally sound solutions and exhibit meticulous attention to detail.

- Show independence in thinking and adaptability to quickly grasp new concepts.

- Adopt a client‑centric and pragmatic approach to problem‑solving.

- Be able to support partners with team development including mentoring junior team members and business development activities.

- Be comfortable managing a high volume of matters and taking responsibility for those matters.

A diverse and inclusive workplace

We have been named an employer of choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Bronze Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index’s 2022 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD and Maddocks Pride groups.

Career Development

Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.

Community involvement

Give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro‑bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

Work flexibly

Work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.

Wellbeing & Benefits

Access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programmes.

Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

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