Senior Associate - Real Estate

at  King Wood Mallesons

About the role
Our Melbourne Real Estate team are currently recruiting a Senior Associate, working closely with Simone Menz, Emily Masters and Andrew Barrett, you will work across complex real estate projects and developments, structuring of real estate investments and large scale sales and acquisitions and also have exposure to Property Finance.
The team is known as one of the best in the Australian market. We work with many of the key players in the Australian real estate industry, including institutional and private investors, listed property trusts and developers and financiers of real estate and infrastructure projects.
One of the things we pride ourselves on is not pigeonholing lawyers. You will work across the full spectrum of services we provide, from advising on risk allocation on complex projects, to running sales and purchases of large assets.
You will have

• excellent analytical, communication and research skills - to deliver prompt and commercially astute advice

• first rate experience of drafting documents

• strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability

• you will play a key role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with our clients

• team focus - to mentor junior colleagues and ensure the effective utilisation of the group

• enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities – assisting with pitches and managing strategic relationships and networks

You will have recognised experience gained in a similar environment and enjoy working as part of a committed team.
Who are we?
A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. With over 3000 lawyers in 29 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform. We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
Why work with us?
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact.
We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.
As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.
At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.
How to apply
For further information on this role, please contact Neil Street on neil.street@au.kwm.com
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual orientation, culture, faith, disability and life stages.
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
All job applications must be submitted through kwm.com, LinkedIn or an authorised agency, applications through any other third party websites will not be accepted.
Agencies - please note that we are not currently accepting applications from agencies for this role.

Please refer the Job description for details