Senior Associate | Property

Reo Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Reo Group is partnering with a well-regarded independent Sydney law firm to recruit a Senior Associate for its property and construction practice. You will lead high-value developer matters end to end, own client relationships directly, and have a clear path to partnership in a boutique environment that values capability over hierarchy.

Handle off the plan sales, land subdivisions, and comprehensive leasing for landlords and tenants, across NSW with minimal partner involvement, contributing to a

Qualifications

• Admitted in Australia with an unrestricted practising certificate.
• 5+ years post-admission property law experience.
• Experience for developers on off the plan sales with sunset clauses.
• Strong leasing experience under NSW Retail Leases Act 1994.
• Nationwide NSW experience and at least one other state.
• Confident managing client relationships in a boutique environment.
• Working knowledge of PEXA for settlements.

Responsibilities

• Act for developers on off the plan sales of strata projects and land subdivisions from contract structuring to settlement.
• Advise on site acquisitions, options, joint ventures and development management agreements.
• Manage commercial and retail leasing matters for landlords and tenants across Australian jurisdictions.
• Handle commercial, industrial and residential acquisitions and disposals, Torrens title issues, easements, covenants and priority disputes.
• Coordinate project finance and security documentation for developers and lenders.
• Prepare master contracts, disclosure statements and draft plans, and contribute to growing the practice.

Skills

Property development

Leasing experience

Client relationship leadership

NSW property law

PEXA knowledge

Job description

Location: Sydney CBD

Role Highlights: A genuine opportunity to take ownership of a property practice within an established boutique law firm. You will run high-value developer and investor matters end to end, own those client relationships directly, and have a clear way through to partnership in a firm that values capability over hierarchy.

Role Overview

Reo Group is partnering with a well-regarded independent Sydney law firm to recruit a Senior Associate for its property and construction practice. You will lead the firm's development, off the plan and leasing work, running matters end to end for tier-one developers and investors with minimal partner involvement. The firm offers tier-one capability within a boutique structure, a flat team environment and a busy, growing pipeline of high-value project work.

Responsibilities

• Act for developers on off the plan sales of strata projects and land subdivisions, from contract structuring and disclosure through to registration and settlement.
• Advise on site acquisitions, options, put and call agreements, joint ventures and development management agreements.
• Manage commercial and retail leasing matters for landlords and tenants across Australian jurisdictions.
• Handle commercial, industrial and residential acquisitions and disposals, Torrens title issues, easements, covenants, caveats and priority disputes.
• Coordinate project finance and security documentation for developers and lenders.
• Prepare master contracts, disclosure statements and draft plans, and contribute to growing the practice.

Candidate Profile

• Admitted in an Australian jurisdiction with an unrestricted practising certificate and at least five years of post-admission property law experience.
• Demonstrated experience acting for developers on off the plan sales of strata lots and subdivided land, including sunset clauses and purchaser rescission rights.
• Substantial commercial and retail leasing experience, including working knowledge of the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) and equivalent legislation.
• Nationwide property experience across New South Wales and at least one other state, ideally from a distinguished mid or top tier property team.
• Confident taking free rein of client relationships, meticulous in attention to detail, and comfortable working in a boutique environment with less structure than a large firm.
• Working knowledge of PEXA for settlements.