Lawyer, Real Estate & Projects (Property)

Lander & Rogers; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

5 weeks annual leave

Wellness allowance

Job summary

Lander & Rogers in Brisbane is seeking a junior Real Estate & Projects lawyer to build your real estate experience on matters involving large Australian and APAC property portfolios.

You will work closely with Partners and senior lawyers to deliver frontline legal services across a broad range of real estate matters while developing skills in due diligence, leasing, acquisitions and land titling, within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Suitable applicants will be 1-2 years PAE.
• Admitted as an Australian lawyer and eligible to hold a current practising certificate in Queensland.
• Previous experience working in a law firm environment is preferred.
• Exposure to real estate or property law will be viewed favourably but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Sales and purchases of land across all land asset classes.
• Complex agreements for lease and/or lease transactions involving commercial, industrial, retail and agricultural land.
• Simple lease transactions involving leases of commercial offices and retail premises.
• Asset management work associated with client lease portfolios such as renewals, variations, assignments and surrenders of lease.
• Land subdivisions, consolidations, easements and covenants.
• Drafting documents or reviewing documents prepared by other firms.
• Advising clients on the documents and amending and negotiating them as required.
• Liaising with clients, counterparties' lawyers, internal stakeholders and other practice groups where required.
• The use of appropriate internal technological solutions, such as document automation software, online data rooms, status reporting software and approved artificial intelligence platforms.
• Working in teams on due diligence and drafting due diligence reports for capital transactions, including large real estate acquisitions, disposals and the real estate aspects of merger and acquisition transactions.
• Working with lawyers from the construction and environment and planning sub-teams within the Real Estate & Projects group to support those teams with the real estate aspects of their matters.
• Undertaking legal research;
• Drafting formal advices to clients;
• Attending to registration of documents and general land titles enquiries;
• Working in partnership with senior practitioners and other team members;
• Assisting graduates and seasonal clerks throughout their rotations;
• Building client relationships at a corresponding level;
• Attending internal and external training and development sessions;
• Assisting senior practitioners to prepare responses to requests from clients for a fee proposal or a capability statement;
• Assisting senior practitioners to prepare and present internal continuing legal education presentations; and
• Assisting senior practitioners to prepare external presentations.

Job description

• Award winning Australian private practice
• Flexibility to balance working from home and the office
• A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture

• Award winning Australian private practice
• Flexibility to balance working from home and the office
• A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture

About Us

Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney Brisbane and Canberra and global reach.

Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.

About The Role

This is an opportunity to build your real estate experience working on matters involving some of Australia's and Asia-Pacific's largest property portfolios.

Working closely with Partners and other senior lawyers, you will support the delivery of front-end legal services to our Real Estate & Projects clients, while developing your skills and experience across a broad range of real estate matters.

Responsibilities

• Sales and purchases of land across all land asset classes;
• Complex agreements for lease and/or lease transactions involving commercial, industrial, retail and agricultural land;
• Simple lease transactions involving leases of commercial offices and retail premises;
• Asset management work associated with client lease portfolios such as renewals, variations, assignments and surrenders of lease;
• Land subdivisions, consolidations, easements and covenants;
• Drafting documents or reviewing documents prepared by other firms;
• Advising clients on the documents and amending and negotiating them as required;
• Liaising with clients, counterparties' lawyers, internal stakeholders and other practice groups where required;
• The use of appropriate internal technological solutions, such as document automation software, online data rooms, status reporting software and approved artificial intelligence platforms;
• Working in teams on due diligence and drafting due diligence reports for capital transactions, including large real estate acquisitions, disposals and the real estate aspects of merger and acquisition transactions;
• Working with lawyers from the construction and environment and planning sub-teams within the Real Estate & Projects group to support those teams with the real estate aspects of their matters;
• Undertaking legal research;
• Drafting formal advices to clients;
• Attending to registration of documents and general land titles enquiries;
• Working in partnership with senior practitioners and other team members;
• Assisting graduates and seasonal clerks throughout their rotations;
• Building client relationships at a corresponding level;
• Attending internal and external training and development sessions;
• Assisting senior practitioners to prepare responses to requests from clients for a fee proposal or a capability statement;
• Assisting senior practitioners to prepare and present internal continuing legal education presentations; and
• Assisting senior practitioners to prepare external presentations.

About You

• Suitable applicants will be 1-2 years PAE
• Admitted as an Australian lawyer and eligible to hold a current practising certificate in Queensland;
• Previous experience working in a law firm environment is preferred;
• Exposure to real estate or property law will be viewed favourably but is not essential;
• Proven decision-making and problem-solving ability;
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills;
• An ability to communicate effectively and approach issues in a diplomatic and consultative manner;
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships;
• Strong team collaboration skills;
• A passion for providing a high level of client service;
• Strong attention to detail; and
• A desire to learn and develop new skills.

Culture

People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.

Benefits

Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.

We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include:

• Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
• Additional leave: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day
• Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: enjoy the flexibility to fit out your home office or support your health and wellbeing with an annual $250 allowance

Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.

We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.