Counsel, Real Estate, M&A Corporate

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Clifford Chance Full time

The role

A great opportunity exists for a Counsel to join our Sydney Corporate Real Estate practice. The role involves providing legal advice and support on a range of real estate transactions and matters in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise on legal aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development projects, platform transactions and general property advice
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of real estate contracts
  • Liaise with clients, counterparties, and external counsel as required
  • Supervise and manage team of graduate, associate and senior associate level real estate specialists

Qualifications

  • Australia qualified solicitor with a current practicing certificate in Australia
  • Significant post-qualification experience in corporate real estate law
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple matters and work to deadlines
  • Experience in a managing and a team (law firm or in-house team preferred)

Company Description

We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise.

Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That's why we're so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.

You'll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they've reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that's possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you'll find across all of our teams.

Alongside world-class legal careers, Clifford Chance offers excellent opportunities in the support functions that underpin its business operations.  By joining us in the Business Professionals Team, you will help us innovate in the way we deliver our services and enable us to run a successful multinational business that never stands still.  Business Professionals are integral to the running of the firm and are critical to its success.

Additional Information

Equal opportunities statement

At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.

We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.  This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.

We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.

Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.

Find out more about our inclusive culture here

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