At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sophisticated property transactions and advise clients on leasing matters.
- Company: Highly regarded specialist law firm in Sydney with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Autonomy in your role, opportunity for career growth, and strong mentorship from experienced partners.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and contribute to the future direction of the practice.
- Why this job: Make a tangible impact in a growing practice while working alongside industry leaders.
- Qualifications: 8+ years' experience in commercial property and leasing, excellent drafting and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
MRA Search is seeking an experienced Senior Property & Leasing Lawyer to join a highly regarded specialist law firm’s Sydney office. This is a compelling opportunity to work directly alongside two highly regarded property partners, both with strong reputations in the market and extensive experience across sophisticated property matters. The opportunity would suit an experienced Senior Associate seeking a step up to Special Counsel, as well as an established Special Counsel looking for a more autonomous role within a specialist practice.
You will collaborate closely with the partners on a broad range of sophisticated property and leasing matters, taking genuine ownership of your work, and having significant responsibility from day one. You will have the opportunity to develop and maintain client relationships, contribute to the continued growth of the practice, and play a meaningful role in its future direction. For a senior property lawyer looking for greater autonomy and the opportunity to make a tangible contribution to a growing specialist practice, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Key responsibilities:
- Acting on sophisticated commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, developments and joint ventures across retail, commercial, industrial, and other asset classes.
- Advising institutional and private clients on commercial and retail leasing, including landlord and tenant-side leasing matters across shopping centres, office towers, mixed-use developments, and other property assets.
- Drafting and negotiating sale and acquisition documentation, leases, development agreements, joint venture arrangements, and other property-related agreements.
- Acting for developers, institutional property owners, landlords, tenants, investors, and other major industry participants on complex and high-value property matters.
About you:
- 8+ years' post-qualification experience with strong exposure to commercial property and commercial/retail leasing.
- Experience at a leading domestic or specialist property law firm.
- Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills.
- A strong cultural contributor who will complement the existing team, bringing a collaborative, collegiate and positive approach while contributing to the continued development of the practice.
Senior Lawyer: Property & Leasing in Sydney employer: MRA Search
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