Senior Associate

Norton Rose Fulbright; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Career development opportunities

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Norton Rose Fulbright is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Brisbane Real Estate team, working across acquisition and disposals, leasing, and infrastructure projects. You will advise on complex contracts and development matters, while supporting business development and client service excellence.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years PQE in reputable commercial practice, with strong drafting, analytical and communication skills, and a track record of delivering high-quality property work.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years PQE within a reputable commercial practice.
• PEXA expertise is highly regarded
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Provide general commercial and contract advice to property sector clients
• Assist with complex commercial sale and acquisition agreements
• Provide high end advice on large leasing transactions
• Advise clients on infrastructure and property development projects
• Assist with business development and marketing initiatives

Skills

Five years PQE

PEXA expertise

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright provides a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions. The global law firm has more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East.

Our Real Estate practice group is recognised as one of the leading teams in Australia and demand on our services has created an opportunity for a Senior Associate to join the Brisbane team, working primarily with Partner Will Webster. This broad role would work across all areas of property law including acquisition and disposals, complex leasing and infrastructure / major projects with the key responsibilities and requirements for this role as follows;

Responsibilities

• Provide general commercial and contract advice to property sector clients
• Assist with complex commercial sale and acquisition agreements
• Provide high end advice on large leasing transactions
• Advise clients on infrastructure and property development projects
• Assist with business development and marketing initiatives

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years PQE gained within a reputable commercial practice
• PEXA expertise is highly regarded
• Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills
• Strong time management and organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities simultaneously

The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and focused individual with exceptional academic achievements. At Norton Rose Fulbright, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Remuneration will be commensurate with relevant experience.

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2025 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

Salary:Attractive package will be offered to right candidate