Counsel, Real Estate, M&A Corporate
Position Overview
Job Description
The role
A great opportunity exists for a Counsel to join our Sydney Corporate Real Estate practice. 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 practicing 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
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
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.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here
Perks & Benefits
About This Role
Clifford Chance is seeking a Counsel, Real Estate, M&A Corporate to join their Corporate Law team at the Senior level. This is a Full time, Onsite position based in Sydney, Australia.
Interested candidates are encouraged to review the full job description above and apply through LegalAlphabet to be considered for this opportunity.
Practice Area
Corporate Law
Position
Senior
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: Clifford Chance Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 26, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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$19/month = $228/year
$99/year
$0.27/day. Cancel anytime.
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