Real Estate Lawyer | Senior Associate

Wolf & Williams; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Two days WFH

Job summary

Wolf & Williams is seeking an experienced Real Estate lawyer to join the Perth office. You will work closely with an established Real Estate partner, taking ownership of sophisticated property transactions, developing direct client relationships, and contributing to the practice's growth.

This role is well-suited to a Senior Associate seeking greater autonomy, partner access, and meaningful work within a smaller, collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Ideally 5+ years' post-admission experience in commercial real estate.
• Experience in a reputable law firm handling property transactions.
• Ability to manage matters independently and interface directly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of commercial real estate matters from start to finish.
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers within the Perth team.
• Develop direct client relationships and contribute to practice development.

Skills

Real estate experience

Client management

Negotiation skills

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate lawyer to join the Perth office of a leading international law firm.

Working closely with an established Real Estate partner in a close-knit team, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of sophisticated property transactions, develop direct client relationships and play an important role in the continued development of the practice.

This is particularly well suited to a Senior Associate looking for greater autonomy, meaningful partner access and the opportunity to work on quality matters without getting lost in a large team structure.

The Opportunity

You'll be involved in a broad range of commercial real estate matters, including:

• Significant property acquisitions and disposals
• Commercial property development and investment transactions
• Complex commercial and retail leasing arrangements
• Property-related joint ventures and investment structures
• Real estate aspects of major infrastructure and renewable energy projects
• Advising institutional investors, developers and major commercial clients

You'll work directly with the partner, manage transactions from start to finish and have the opportunity to supervise and mentor junior lawyers.

About You

We're interested in speaking with lawyers who offer:

• Ideally 5+ years' post-admission experience in commercial real estate
• Strong transactional property experience gained in a reputable law firm
• Confidence managing matters independently and dealing directly with clients
• Sound commercial judgement and strong drafting and negotiation skills
• An interest in building long-term client relationships

Candidates from leading national, international and established independent firms are encouraged to apply.

Why Consider It?

• Leading international firm with a strong Australian presence
• Direct access to an experienced and well-regarded Real Estate partner
• Small, collaborative Perth team with genuine responsibility and autonomy
• Broad transactional property work and established client relationships
• Competitive remuneration of $170,000–$230,000
• Hybrid working arrangements, with two days working from home