Senior Associate, Real Estate

• Recognised in the AFR BOSS Magazine's Best Places to Work 2025
• Join a modern, market-leading law firm that puts its people first
• Collaborative team with opportunities for career development and progression

Your role

Gadens is recognised as one of Australia's leading real estate law practices with particular expertise in acting for major property owners and developers in high value and strategic transactions and development projects. We offer our clients an integrated service through a consolidated practice comprising real estate, construction and planning capabilities, across residential, retail, commercial and industrial properties.

You will be working directly with a Partner and their team to advise on property and development transactions, particularly where they relate to government-led transactions, commercial and industrial property and development projects. This team has a diverse practice, and advises on property acquisition and sales, development agreements, major leasing, tenure issues, and the property related aspects of major projects and property financings.

This position would suit a Lawyer with 3-5+ years of post-admission experience who has a broad property skillset and who is looking for a relaxed environment without compromising on work mix or quality.  The role will involve both individual matter work and team collaboration.

While taking guidance and leadership from experienced practitioners, you will need to use your initiative and will have direct client contact. We also offer regular training and professional development activities presented by senior lawyers and leading academics.

About you

To be considered for this role, you will possess:

• demonstrated working experience in a broad range of property transactions, with preference given to any property development or major projects experience
• ability to communicate effectively and professionally (written and verbal)
• exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues and stakeholders
• ability to work with and mentor junior lawyers and support staff to ensure quality output and effective matter management
• demonstrated ability to be curious about your client's industries and develop knowledge quickly
• demonstrated skillset to manage timeframes and proactively manage priorities within a team
• collaborative working style with a solutions-oriented mindset

About us

Gadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the future. We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of.  

At Gadens, we:

• develop and inspire our people
• do the right thing and make an impact
• work with quality clients in our chosen markets
• solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together
• are a widely recognised and respected brand.

We offer:

• A friendly, down-to-earth, and supportive team environment.
• Truly flexible work practices.
• Progressive and market-leading Parental Leave support including:
• 30 weeks' Paid Parental Leave
• Superannuation contributions while on Parental Leave, for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days/week, regardless of your working days)
• An external coach to support our people through the various stages of the parental leave journey (Launch, Leave and Landing)
• A supported and staggered return
• Budget relief for fee earners upon landing/return
• Support and paid leave for Surrogacy and IVF treatment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• And much more

At Gadens, we engage with all of our people to create a work environment that encourages and promotes inclusion and diversity, while instilling pride in the firm and our values of collaborate, authentic, responsible and excellent. Our values and culture assist us in creating a cohesive environment in which we are committed equally to professionalism and personal fulfilment. We strive to create a culture where the principles of sustainability and corporate social responsibility are embraced and lived by our people every day. This includes respecting and connecting with First Nations people and providing access to justice to those in need through our pro bono practice. This is what makes Gadens a great place to work.