Lawyer - Real Estate and Development

7 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Minter Ellison Full time

Minter Ellison is a top-tier Australian law firm with a rich history spanning nearly 200 years. We're respected for our expertise in legal and consulting services, as well as our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Our purpose is to create long-term value for our clients, people, and communities. This means delivering exceptional results, developing our professionals, and contributing to the communities we serve.

We value excellence, teamwork, and innovation. Our clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach. We work with government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.

Minter Ellison's Property team is highly regarded for its exceptional client service, high-quality work, and thought leadership. The team provides a wide range of property-related legal services for developers, investors, owners, landlords, property funds managers, and listed property trusts.

Our clients are sophisticated and discerning, requiring expert advice on commercial, industrial, retail, and residential property, including capital transactions (acquisitions and disposals), large-scale developments, major projects, and leasing.

Your Role

A fantastic opportunity exists for a seasoned Lawyer to join our Adelaide team, working closely with Real Estate Partner Leah Wright and her accomplished team. In this role, you will provide expert advice across the entire property life cycle. The team regularly advises vendors, purchasers, landlords, tenants, and developers on the development, acquisition, disposal, and leasing of commercial, industrial, student accommodation, residential, and retail properties in South Australia and nationally.

The team handles complex real estate transactions, as well as advising on all facets of commercial, industrial, retail, and residential property, including due diligence, acquisitions, disposals, and development work.

This role will focus on supporting the 3 senior members of the team in managing projects, as well as development, capital transactions, and leasing work.

Key Skills and Qualifications

We welcome applications from experienced property lawyers at Lawyer level up to 4 years PQE who possess:

  • Experience in commercial property law
  • Skilled in advisory work, legal drafting, and contract negotiation
  • Strong commercial acumen
  • A client-focused approach and demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients, and industry experts
  • Initiative and drive to take ownership of matters and client portfolios
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, sharing files and clients
  • An interest in continuous process improvement and generating efficiencies through innovation and state-of-the-art technology
  • A commitment to excellence that matches our own.
Why Minter Ellison

We offer flexible working options to promote balance, wellbeing, and support for sustainable ways of working, along with a range of social, financial, and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Application Process

We prefer to connect with candidates directly. Please submit your CV by clicking on the Apply button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at Minter Ellison.

If you are currently a Minter Ellison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

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