Real Estate Lawyer

Wolf & Williams; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolf & Williams is seeking an accomplished Real Estate lawyer in Sydney to join its high‑performing team. You will lead sophisticated property transactions, develop direct client relationships with developers, investors and corporates, and mentor junior lawyers in a supportive environment.

The role emphasizes acquisitions, divestments, developments and leasing, with autonomy to manage matters end‑to‑end and deliver practical, business‑focused advice on complex projects across Australia.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PAE in property/real estate law in private practice.
• Experience advising developers, institutional investors, landowners or corporate clients on acquisitions, disposals, developments and leasing.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and transaction management with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Leading property acquisitions and divestments across asset classes with due diligence oversight.
• Advising on development projects, joint ventures and development management structures.
• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating complex leasing and project documentation for landlords, tenants and investors.
• Supporting corporate transactions by advising on property-related issues with multidisciplinary teams.
• Providing strategic, commercially-focused advice on a broad range of real estate matters.
• Building strong client relationships while mentoring junior team members.

Skills

Property law

Real estate transactions

Drafting

Negotiation

Client relationship management

Mentoring junior lawyers

Job description

Our client is a highly regarded commercial law firm with a strong and growing Real Estate practice. Known for acting on complex, high-value transactions across a range of asset classes, the team advises developers, institutional investors, landlords, tenants and corporate clients on significant property projects throughout Australia.

Working closely with leading Partners and as part of a high-performing Real Estate team, you will take ownership of sophisticated transactions, manage client relationships and play a key role in mentoring junior lawyers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading property acquisitions and divestments across a range of commercial, retail and alternative asset classes, including overseeing transaction due diligence processes
• Advising on development projects, joint venture arrangements and development management structures for large-scale real estate assets
• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating complex leasing, transaction and project documentation for landlords, tenants, developers and investors
• Supporting corporate transactions by advising on property-related issues and coordinating with multidisciplinary deal teams
• Providing strategic and commercially focused advice on a broad range of real estate and property law matters
• Building strong client relationships while supervising and mentoring junior members of the team.

The successful candidate will have:

• 5+ years' PAE in property or real estate law gained within a reputable private practice environment.
• Experience advising developers, institutional investors, landowners or corporate clients on acquisitions, disposals, developments and leasing transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and transaction management skills, with the ability to run matters with a high degree of autonomy.
• Excellent commercial acumen and the ability to provide practical, business-focused advice to clients.

On offer is the opportunity to work on premium real estate transactions, develop direct client relationships with leading market participants, and join a supportive team environment with a clear pathway towards senior leadership and partnership.