At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead high-value property matters and manage client relationships in a boutique law firm.
- Company: Established independent Sydney law firm with a flat team structure.
- Benefits: Opportunity for partnership, competitive salary, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a growing practice with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Take ownership of projects and make a real impact in property law.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in property law with strong client relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
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.
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