Counsel, Real Estate - 14 months Fixed Term Contract

The role

A great opportunity exists for a Counsel to join our Sydney Corporate Real Estate practice on a 14-month fixed term contract. The role involves providing legal advice and support on a range of real estate transactions and matters in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on legal aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, development projects, platform transactions and general property advice
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of real estate contracts
• Liaise with clients, counterparties, and external counsel as required
• Supervise and manage team of graduate, associate and senior associate level real estate specialists

• Australia qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate in Australia
• Significant post-qualification experience in corporate real estate law
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters and work to deadlines
• Experience in a managing and a team (law firm or in-house team preferred)

Equal opportunities statement

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Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm. 

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