Real Estate Associate

KeyMoves; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Learning and development opportunities

Parental leave up to 26 weeks paid

Purchased annual leave

Office events

Diversity & Inclusion and pro bono

Job summary

KeyMoves is seeking a high-performing Property Associate to join its Sydney Real Estate team. You will handle a diverse mix of property matters, including acquisitions, developments and leasing, with autonomy and strong client contact.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years PQE in property, exposure to leasing, and excellent academic records, with outstanding communication and teamwork skills. A collaborative firm culture and clear professional progression await.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in property
• Exposure to leasing work
• An excellent academic record and strong legal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A "can do" attitude and an eagerness to learn and grow your career
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and autonomously when needed

Responsibilities

• Support acquisition, development and leasing transactions
• Drafting and negotiating property documents and contracts
• Assist due diligence and transaction management in a national setting

Skills

Property law

Leasing

Legal reasoning

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Are you an ambitious, high-performing Property Associate ready for your next career step? A premier national commercial law firm is looking for a talented property lawyer to join its busy Sydney Real Estate team, a collaborative group of property experts and industry leaders.

The role

You'll work on a diverse range of transactional matters, supporting the acquisition, development and leasing of large-scale property transactions. The role offers significant client contact and autonomy, and the chance to build your technical expertise on complex, challenging work in a national environment.

About you

• 3+ years PQE in property
• Exposure to or experience in leasing work
• An excellent academic record and strong legal skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A "can do" attitude and an eagerness to learn and grow your career
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and autonomously when needed

About the firm

This is a premier commercial law firm with offices across Australia. It works with clients nationally and internationally, with a focus on practical commercial outcomes, innovative service delivery and deep engagement across multiple industries. It's a collaborative environment with a culture of excellence and teamwork, where high-achieving, ambitious people can reach their career goals while doing challenging and rewarding work.

What's on offer

• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Learning and development opportunities, including generous study support
• A parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks paid leave
• Purchased annual leave options
• Regular office and team events throughout the year
• Employee-led Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation committees, plus the chance to take on pro bono work