The Firm
Our client is a leading Australian law firm, and a recognised powerhouse in the real estate space.
The firm is consistently ranked by Doyle's Guide, Best Lawyers and Chambers Asia-Pacific in real estate law — with recognised strength across commercial property transactions, funds and institutional investment, development and planning, and major leasing work. It has established national and international client relationships, a deep bench across its real estate practice, and the infrastructure to support a partner who arrives with momentum.
The firm has a serious commitment to real estate as a core practice, a blue-chip national and international client base, and a partnership that is collegial, commercially engaged and genuinely invested in the success of incoming partners.
Full details of the firm — including partnership structure, client base and strategic direction — can be provided confidentially to suitable candidates who wish to progress.
The Opportunity
This is a rare moment to be a Real Estate partner in Melbourne. Sustained institutional and offshore capital flows into commercial, industrial and build-to-rent assets, a deep pipeline of infrastructure and precinct-scale development, and continued consolidation among occupiers and investors are driving strong demand for experienced, relationship‐led real estate partners across the Victorian market.
VIXA is working with a firm that is actively investing in its real estate capability — and is seeking a partner who brings both technical depth and a portable client following to accelerate that growth.
This role suits a Partner who is commercially astute, client‐focused and ready to operate collaboratively within a partnership where lawyers are respected, supported and genuinely engaged in each other's success.
The Role
The incoming partner will work across a combination of the following (depending on specialisation) — commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and structuring for institutional, private and corporate clients; and/or development advisory, including project structuring, joint ventures, development agreements and staged delivery; and/or leasing.
The role carries genuine leadership responsibilities, including supervision and mentoring of junior lawyers and active participation in the partnership.
About You
We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Partner who is ready for a strategic move and can demonstrate the following:
- 10–25 years' post‐admission experience with a substantive real estate focus
- Deep technical capability across commercial property transactions, development, or planning (funds and institutional investment experience advantageous)
- A portable practice with a current book of business exceeding $1.2M+
- Established client relationships with developers, investors, institutions, government or corporate occupiers
- A track record of business development and the profile to continue building at a new firm
- Experience from a top‐tier, leading mid‐tier or well‐regarded specialist real estate firm
- The commercial instinct and interpersonal credibility to operate effectively within a collegiate partnership
How to Express Interest
Please reach out to Scott Francis, Managing Partner, at VIXA Partners to explore on a confidential basis.
Email:
Phone: 0481 205 057
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