Associate/Senior Associate | Corporate Real Estate | Sydney or Melbourne

Montgomery; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate (2-8 PAE) to join its Corporate Real Estate team in Sydney or Melbourne. You will advise on complex transactions involving real estate assets, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and co-investments, and work on M&A, REITs and fund formations.

You will also handle corporate structuring, FIRB and stamp duty matters, collaborate with major clients, and mentor junior lawyers through the transaction lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Ideally 2–8 years' post-admission experience in a corporate practice.
• Strong experience in corporate transactions involving real estate.
• FIRB, stamp duty and property regulatory frameworks knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex corporate transactions involving real estate assets, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and co-investment arrangements.
• Work on real estate M&A, fund formations, REIT transactions and alternative investment structures.
• Advise on corporate structuring and regulatory considerations, including FIRB and stamp duty.
• Collaborate with major corporate and property clients throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Mentor junior lawyers and manage multiple transactions with competing deadlines.

Skills

Real estate M&A

Joint ventures

Co-investment

Drafting

Job description

Our client

Our client is a leading independent Australian law firm with a strong national presence and an established reputation in the Corporate sector.

The Team

The Corporate team advises major Australian and international clients on complex transactions, with a particular focus on corporate matters involving the real estate sector. The practice covers real estate M&A, joint ventures, fund formations, co-investment structures and asset acquisitions and disposals.

The Role

An excellent opportunity exists for an Associate or Senior Associate (2-8 PAE) to join a highly regarded Corporate Real Estate practice in Sydney or Melbourne. Working closely with 2 experienced and highly reputable Partners and a collaborative team, you will:

• Advise on complex corporate transactions involving real estate assets, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and co-investments.
• Act on real estate M&A, fund formations, REIT transactions and alternative investment structures.
• Advise on corporate structuring and regulatory considerations, including FIRB and stamp duty matters.
• Work directly with major corporate and property clients throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines while mentoring junior lawyers.

About you

Ideally, you will have 2-8 years' post-admission experience gained within a well-regarded corporate practice.

Additionally, you will have:

• Strong experience in corporate transactions involving the real estate sector.
• Excellent drafting and transaction management skills, particularly across M&A documentation, joint ventures and co-investment arrangements.
• Familiarity with FIRB, stamp duty and relevant property regulatory frameworks.
• An interest in developing client relationships, mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Additional information

• 2-8 PAE
• Highly regarded Corporate Real Estate practice
• Broad Range of complex transactions