Real Estate Lawyer

About the opportunity

We are seeking a Lawyer to join our Real Estate practice group on a permanent basis.

Our Real Estate team is one of the largest and most respected in Western Australia, offering deep industry insight and extensive experience across legal and regulatory frameworks. This exciting opportunity involves working closely with our property Partners Bianca McGoldrick, Lance Hilton-Barber and Fabrice Lincoln, leading practitioners in their field.

In this role you will work closely with a variety of clients, advising on matters from all stages of the property transaction lifecycle. If you are passionate about providing commercial and practical solutions to complex issues and are looking for a collaborative and dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Minimum 4-years post-admission experience.

• Strong and demonstrated knowledge of Western Australian property law and practice generally, including in the following areas:

1. due diligence;
2. transactional work, including the preparation and negotiation of contracts to buy and sell commercial, retail, industrial and other types of property;
3. negotiating development agreements;
4. arranging settlements, including on PEXA;
5. preparation of off-the-plan strata contracts;
6. advising on, preparing and reviewing commercial, industrial and retail leasing (both landlord and tenant perspectives);
7. land development, particularly subdivisions;
8. drafting easements and restrictive covenants;

• Experience working with local government on property and development related matters, including on urban renewal projects (desirable);

• Experience working on retirement villages (desirable);

• Good communication skills, and confidence to act in a client-facing role; and

• The ability to work autonomously and also collaborate in a team environment.

Why Jackson McDonald?

We will provide you with opportunities to develop your skills and drive your career by working on interesting and challenging matters, within a supportive and friendly working environment. You will also have the opportunity to get involved in social, community and charity initiatives to give back to WA, and get to know your colleagues outside the office.

Visit our website to learn more about us.

Join us and be part of a firm that values collaboration, professional excellence, and work-life balance. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our success, we encourage you to apply.

What we can offer you

• A respectful and diverse workplace culture.

• Diverse work and the opportunity to collaborate with specialists and technical experts across our practice groups.

• Personal development plans supported with in-house CPD seminars, e-Learning and many other opportunities.

• Reward and recognition program.

• Birthday leave.

• Opportunities to join working groups supporting firm committees e.g. Pro Bono, Community, Reconciliation Action Plan, Diversity and Inclusion.

• Workplace benefits including relaxed and inclusive social events, free onsite gym and gym classes, weekly breakfasts, end-of-week drinks.

• Work life balance.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter by clicking Apply.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be permitted to work in Australia on an unrestricted basis.

Jackson McDonald is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We are very happy to hear from applicants who wish to work part-time or flexibly.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.