Associate / Senior Associate - Property & Development

at  Russell Kennedy Pty Ltd

ASSOCIATE / SENIOR ASSOCIATE

We are seeking to appoint an Associate or Senior Associate with a proven background in Property Development or Commercial Property. The role will offer varied and stimulating work, client contact and a friendly and supportive team. The successful applicant will have 3 - 4 years’ post admission experience working in government property, retirement living, commercial leasing or property development.

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE:

• Exceptional technical skills;
• Advanced drafting skills;
• Excellent attention to detail;
• Strong communication and relationship building skills;
• Experience working in a similar role; and
• Time management skills.

• Liaising with clients on various general property related matters;
• Contribution to business development and marketing activities;
• Acting for property owners in relation to sales and acquisitions of commercial, industrial, residential and other properties;
• Experience in one or several of these areas:
• Acting for and advising property developers in relation to various projects;

• Acting for and advising local government clients in relation to various projects, including road discontinuances, acquisitions, dispositions and leasing matters;

• Acting in relation to retirement living matters;

• Advising on complex leasing and licensing matters;

• Drafting various types of agreements;
• Due diligence, including as part of commercial and M&A transactions;
• Property law advice, including in relation to dutiable transactions and duties advice;
• Supervision and mentoring of staff including lawyers, law clerks and non-legal staff; and
• Time recording and billing.