Commercial Property lawyer, 2-4PAE

Holding Redlich

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 90,000 - 135,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Holding Redlich is recruiting a lawyer with 2-4 years post admission to join our Melbourne property team. The role involves broad commercial property work, including renewables-related transactions, leasing, acquisitions, and land-related matters.

You will work under Dinh Ptok and collaborate with a dynamic team serving local and national clients, including renewable energy developers and property groups. A strong drafting ability and client-service mindset are essential.

Qualifications

Proven track record in commercial property transactions.
Experience with renewables transactions is advantageous but not essential.
Strong drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate leases and related property documents.
Conduct property due diligence and land titling work.
Support capital transactions and development site acquisitions/sales.
Assist with leasing and development projects in commercial/industrial sectors.

Skills

Commercial property transactions

Renewables exposure

Contract drafting

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

About The Team

Our property practice is amongst the leading Australian practices and our national team works with clients on a range of transactions including renewable energy projects, property developments, tenancy pre-commitments for office and warehouse developments, complex leasing, capital transactions and land acquisitions and sales for development. Within the Melbourne office the team is working with listed and global clients across a range of sectors including listed property groups, renewable energy developers, property developers and logistics companies.

About The Role

Given the continued growth and success of our team we are seeking to recruit a lawyer with 2-4 years post admission experience to work alongside Dinh Ptok and her team. Dinh has a varied practice which includes a range of commercial property transactions and a growing renewables practice.

Examples of the work that the team undertakes include:

Renewable energy

Drafting and negotiating options to lease, leases, easements, call options to purchase and contracts of sale, tripartite deeds, neighbour agreements, mortgagee consents and ancillary agreements with landowners for projects such as solar farms, wind farms, battery storage facilities and other renewable energy infrastructure.
Carbon capture projects under the ACCUs Scheme including conducting property due diligence, project development agreement and services agreement.

Property

Commercial and industrial property development
Leasing transactions including major tenant leasing, strategic lease structuring and helping clients to navigate potential leasing disputes
Sales and disposals of retail, industrial and commercial properties
Property support for business acquisitions/sales
Land subdivisions, easements, titling issues, sales and acquisitions of land for development.

This is an exciting opportunity to undertake broad and complex property work in a fast-paced environment with a supportive team at an exciting time of growth.

About You

To be successful in the role you will possess a proven track record working on commercial property transactions. Experience in the property elements of renewable energy transactions would be highly regarded but not essential.

More specifically your experience will include:

Agreements for lease of commercial offices and industrial premises (for developments and existing buildings).
Options to purchase, options to lease, agreements for lease and leases.
Capital transactions including drafting and negotiating contracts of sale (for vendor and purchaser) of commercial properties and sales and acquisitions of development sites
Leasing of commercial offices and industrial warehouses
Property due diligence for property acquisitions and preparing due diligence reports
Exposure to easements and land subdivisions
A working knowledge of Victorian taxes as they relate to property transactions
Familiarity with Victorian property legislation and Victorian land titles requirements and processes.

Capabilities:

Experience in reviewing/advising on documents and conducting negotiations (where appropriate given your level of experience)
Excellent drafting skills are essential.
Proven track record of delivering excellent client service.
Ability to build and retain strong client relationships.

Who we are

Holding Redlich is a leading national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We advise many of the country’s largest public and private organisations. We combine a strong client focus with deep industry expertise and well-established local and international connections. We are committed to excellence and take pride in delivering work of the highest quality.

Employee Benefits

Supportive and modern working environment, with strong professional development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements including family-friendly policies, purchased leave, career breaks and study leave
Dress for your day and flexible hours
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and regular social events
Recruitment referral bonus for team members who help grow our firm

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