Property Development Lawyer – Hybrid Work & Growth

Maddocks; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Parental leave 20 weeks

Gym discounts

Health insurance

Salary continuance insurance

EAP

Job summary

Maddocks in Melbourne is seeking a Lawyer/Associate (2-3+ years’ PQE) for our Real Estate - Development team led by Partner Nick Holuigue. The RealEstate - Development practice is Victoria's pre-eminent property development team, offering end-to-end legal advice from acquisition to delivery.

Join a large, collaborative team with learning and development programs, hybrid work options, and strong support for career growth, including pro bono and community initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years PQE in property law with exposure to property development.
• Passionate about property and able to contribute to development projects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced large team.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end legal advice in the property development cycle.
• Support residential, commercial/retail and industrial development projects.
• Collaborate with partners and other firm sections to deliver timely advice.

Skills

Property law

Real estate development

Contract drafting

Education

LLB/JD

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Legal - Property | Melbourne

About Us
We are a modern Australian law firmwith a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service,operational excellence and being at the forefront of employeeexperience. We work closely with Australian and internationalbusinesses, organisations and governments.

About The Role
We currently have an opportunityfor a Lawyer/Associate (2-3+ years’ PQE) in our well regarded RealEstate - Development team, led by Partner Nick Holuigue. The RealEstate - Development practice at Maddocks is the pre-eminentproperty development practice in Victoria (with a team consistingof over 50 people, including six Partners) who work and collaboratewith other sections of the firm, in order to provide end to endlegal advice in the property development cycle. The team pridesitself on being able to assist leading developers (both listed andprivate) by providing outstanding and commercial legal advice ineach step of the development process (from acquisition to delivery)and has an in-depth understanding of the industry. The team isactively involved in industry associations and assisting clientsmanage the ever changing legal framework surroundingdevelopments.

About You
The successful candidate will ideallyhave 2-3+ years’ experience in property law (ideally, with someexposure to property development), be passionate about property andcommitted to moving into a property development focused role withthe ability to become involved in all aspects of the developmentcycle and in project delivery in the residential, commercial/retailand industrial sectors.
Furthermore you will have strong attention to detail and enjoyworking in a fast-paced environment in a large team. You will beprovided with excellent learning and development programs and theopportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment.

Why join Maddocks?
Maddocks Is Simply a GreatPlace To Do Great Work. We Foster a Culture Of Collaboration,Learning And Engagement Where You Will Experience
A diverse and inclusive workplace:We havebeen named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by theWorkforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 alongwith being named a Silver Employer at the Australian WorkplaceEquality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversityinternally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, MaddocksCALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.
Career Development:Learn and develop throughstructured learning and development programs at each stage of yourcareer and study support programs.
Community involvement:give back to thecommunities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono andgrants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.
Work flexibly:work in a hybrid way with partof your week in the office and support to set up your homeoffice.
Wellbeing & Benefits:access to up to 20weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & healthinsurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee AssistanceProgram and parents and carers wellbeing programs.
Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is aresult of our inclusive culture and focus on complex andinteresting work.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to workin Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications fromagencies will not be considered at this time.
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