Solicitor, Real Estate in Melbourne

Solicitor, Real Estate in Melbourne

Melbourne Full-Time 72000 - 88000 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join a top-tier Real Estate team and work on exciting property projects.
  • Company: Leading international law firm with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, tailored learning opportunities, and a strong emphasis on wellbeing.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse team committed to excellence and personal growth.
  • Why this job: Gain high client exposure and develop your career in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: 2-4 years post-admission experience and a proactive mindset.

The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.

We are seeking a Solicitor to join our leading Band 1 Real Estate team based in Melbourne.

In this role you will work closely with industry-leading Partners Jane Hodder and Niresha Mudalige, as well as opportunities to work with the wider Partner group in a team of highly ambitious, cohesive, and talented professionals.

You will work on a diverse range of matters for national and international clients, spanning property development and infrastructure projects, transaction structuring, acquisitions and disposals, development agreements, and commercial and retail leasing, as well as structured investments, joint ventures and high value commercial and industrial leasing.

The team acts for many large local and overseas based property developers, investors, corporates and real estate funds on some of the most significant real estate and infrastructure deals in Australia.

The team supports clients across a wide range of asset classes - including data centres and digital infrastructure, living sectors, healthcare, industrial and logistics, agriculture/forestry, and commercial and office, as well as property development and infrastructure projects across a variety of industry sectors.

The team advises leading local and global property developers, corporates, institutional investors and real estate funds on some of the most significant and innovative real estate and infrastructure transactions in Australia and across the Asia-Pacific region.

There is genuine opportunity for growth within the team and you will have the benefit of working closely with very supportive Partners.

You will have a high level of client exposure and opportunities to develop a network of relationships, as well as the opportunity to work with partners and lawyers across the network.

  • What you'll bring
  • 2-4 years of post-admission experience.
  • Admission as a lawyer in Australia or New Zealand.
  • Experience across a range of real estate matters including real estate development, capital transactions, investment and joint ventures.
  • An excellent academic record coupled with strong legal skills and a practical mindset.
  • A proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team.
  • An ability to work to tight timeframes, collaboratively and at times autonomously.
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to demonstrate collegiality within a team.
  • Have a hunger to learn and develop and be part of maintaining a market-leading practice.
  • An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.
  • The Real Estate Team

Our Real Estate group is friendly and inclusive and continues to be widely recognised for its consistent track record of providing innovative and commercial advice across the full breadth of property sector transactions.

Our specialists advise on all types of transactions and projects from single assets to multi-jurisdictional portfolio deals and urban regeneration projects across all asset classes including offices, logistics, retail, build to rent, hotels & leisure, infrastructure and energy.

Herbert Smith Freehills' Real Estate group is ranked as a Band 1 Real Estate firm (Legal 500) and ranked a Band 1 Real Estate Firm (Chambers Asia Pacific).

What you can expect from us

We're a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices.

As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation.

We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise.

We will align your growth with our ambitions.

  • We make your personal and professional growth our business.

And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too.

Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

  • We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you.

Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

  • We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health.

If you need support, you'll have it and we'll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

  • For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.
  • Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia's market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.

We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance.

This is a key part of our Values-Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Solicitor, Real Estate in Melbourne

Post-Admission Experience
Real Estate Law
Property Development
Transaction Structuring
Commercial Leasing
Investment and Joint Ventures
Strong Legal Skills