Senior Associate: Real Estate

Naiman Clarke; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Mentoring junior lawyers

Job summary

Naiman Clarke is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join its well-established Real Estate team in Perth. You will work closely with Partners, manage a portfolio of matters with a high degree of autonomy, and advise on complex, high-value property transactions.

The role involves guiding on acquisitions, developments, leasing, due diligence, and investment structures, with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development. Flexible working arrangements offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ PQE in commercial property and real estate transactions.
• Experience across acquisitions, disposals, developments and commercial leasing.
• Ability to manage matters autonomously and build strong client relationships.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Proactive, commercial approach with mentoring junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Advising on commercial property acquisitions and disposals, including development sites and investment assets.
• Handling major property developments, subdivisions and urban renewal projects.
• Drafting and negotiating complex commercial, industrial and retail leasing arrangements.
• Conducting property due diligence and advising on investment and co-investment structures.
• Advising on property aspects of renewable energy, resources and infrastructure projects.
• Working with major developers, institutional clients and government entities.
• Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development initiatives.

Skills

Commercial property

Real estate transactions

Client relationships

Drafting & negotiation

Mentoring juniors

Job description

• Join a leading international law firm with an established Real Estate practice.
• Work across complex property transactions, developments and major projects.
• Enjoy genuine autonomy, direct client contact and excellent career progression opportunities.

About your new employer:

Our client is a highly regarded international law firm with a strong presence across Australia and globally. With an established Real Estate practice and an impressive client base, the firm offers:

• A collaborative and supportive team environment, working alongside experienced property Partners.
• Exposure to major developers, investment funds, government entities and leading commercial clients.
• High-quality work across a diverse range of property sectors and transactions.
• Excellent professional development, mentoring and clear opportunities for career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements and a range of additional benefits.

About the role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate to join a well-established Real Estate team in Perth.

Working closely with highly regarded Partners, you will have the opportunity to manage your own matters with a high level of autonomy while advising on complex, high-value property transactions.

Your work will include:

• Advising on commercial property acquisitions and disposals, including development sites and investment assets.
• Acting on major property developments, subdivisions and urban renewal projects.
• Drafting and negotiating complex commercial, industrial and retail leasing arrangements.
• Conducting property due diligence and advising on investment and co-investment structures.
• Advising on property aspects of renewable energy, resources and infrastructure projects.
• Working directly with major developers, institutional clients, government entities and investment funds.
• Mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to business development initiatives.

The ideal candidate:

• 5+ PQE in commercial property and real estate transactions, ideally gained within a reputable law firm.
• Experience across acquisitions, disposals, developments and commercial leasing.
• The confidence to manage matters autonomously and build strong client relationships.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• A proactive, commercial approach and a genuine interest in mentoring junior lawyers.