Senior Associate - Real Estate

K&L Gates; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programs

Structured mentoring program

Flexible working options

26 weeks paid parental leave

Momentum Program for parents

Salary continuance insurance

Volunteering opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

Social events

Job summary

K&L Gates is seeking a senior associate to join our Real Estate practice in Perth, working with property partners Simon Moen and team. You will develop your skills and run your own matters with a high level of autonomy within a collaborative, global firm.

The role involves serving clients across industrial, office and retail sectors, local government, seniors housing and resources, with advisory work on acquisitions, disposals, development, leasing, due diligence and renewables projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property transactions including development projects, acquisitions, disposals and leasing.
• Ability to work autonomously with strong problem solving and client service.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in a well-respected firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve clients in industrial and commercial property, office and retail sectors.
• Work closely with two experienced property partners and learn from them.
• Handle complex real estate matters and coordinate with other practice groups.
• Advise on acquisitions, disposals, development sites and leasing.
• Undertake due diligence and assist with investment structuring.
• Support property aspects of renewables and infrastructure projects.
• Develop BD skills and personal brand within a collaborative environment.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to team energy.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Due diligence

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Job description

DISCOVER more opportunities to DEVELOP your talents and THRIVE in a dynamic legal landscape.

Our Real Estate practice acts for major developers, private owners, WA businesses, government entities, investment funds and fund managers on all aspects of real estate and land development law. This includes acquisitions and disposals, development "from concept to completion", project management, subdivisions, renewable energy and infrastructure projects and complex leasing.

About the role

We are seeking a senior associate to join our Real Estate practice to work in our Perth office with property partner Simon Moen and his team.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills as an excellent real estate lawyer and run your own matters with a high level of autonomy.

As part of a global firm, our Real Estate practice has the ability to service our clients' needs both nationally and internationally and we are able to benefit from the experience of our overseas offices that are at the forefront of some of the property industry's innovative developments.

What does the role involve?

• Serving clients in the following sectors:
• • industrial and commercial property
  • office
  • retail property
  • local government
  • seniors housing and retirement
  • resources sector
• An opportunity to work closely with, be mentored by and learn from two experienced property law partners
• Being part of a high energy team that is passionate about the real estate sector
• Working closely with clients, other members of the team and other practice groups on a variety of interesting and complex real estate matters
• Assisting clients with their acquisitions and disposals of development sites and built form assets
• Advising on urban renewal projects and property developments
• Undertaking legal due diligence of real estate
• Assisting clients with their investment and co-investment structuring
• Acting for landlords and tenants with their major leasing requirements
• Acting on property aspects of renewable energy and infrastructure projects
• Supporting other teams within the firm on the property aspects of their major projects and transactions
• An opportunity to develop your BD skills and your personal brand in a supportive collaborative environment
• Maximising the skills development of junior lawyers by supervising and coaching

About You

We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who, in addition to possessing technical excellence, is able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.

You will ideally have experience working in a well-respected firm on a full range of property transactions, including development projects, investments, acquisitions, disposals and leasing. You should be proactive in your approach and possess strong problem solving skills. You are hardworking, dedicated and possess a high level of integrity when dealing with clients and colleagues, enthusiastic and willing to learn and develop additional specialist knowledge. A high level of client service is expected as are excellent organisational, written and oral communication skills.

The extras

K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.

Initiatives include:

• Professional development programs
• Structured mentoring program
• Flexible working options
• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Momentum Program for women and men who are taking a period of parental leave and wish to stay on career track
• Salary continuance insurance
• Volunteering opportunities
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Social events - social club and sporting teams

About Us

K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. In Australia, we have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, providing clients with deep local market knowledge supported by the resources and reach of a global platform.

At K&L Gates, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our lawyers work seamlessly across practices, offices and jurisdictions to deliver innovative and practical solutions for clients. We foster an inclusive, high-performing culture where individuals are empowered to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful work for leading organisations across Australia and around the world.

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