AT HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS KRAMER, OUR AMBITION IS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why many are incredibly longstanding. And we enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 100 years.
We are where you need us to be. We are in the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs. Our international footprint is extensive and committed.
We are at our best tackling complexity and navigating change. We work alongside you on demanding contentious matters, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.
We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, ESG, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world, including technology and digitalisation.
All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition - which is to help you achieve yours.
Your goals. Our ambition.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Senior Solicitor with a passion for Real Estate law to join our leading Digital Legal Delivery team in Sydney or Melbourne.
This role offers exposure to a wide range of blue-chip clients, innovative legal technology, and global strategic projects.

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Delivering Digital’s real estate legal work, including high-volume leasing matters across commercial, industrial, and retail sectors, as well as supporting due diligence and transactions.
• Providing excellent service to our clients.
• Supervising and mentoring junior team members, providing regular feedback through structured coaching sessions.
• Operating as a key client contact, you will build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple clients.
• Collaborating with colleagues in different offices and different practice groups, as well as across our global network, to deliver high-quality work on complex and large-scale deals.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE:

• A minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Lawyer in a property or leasing practice.
• A current unrestricted practicing certificate.
• Leasing experience to include drafting and negotiating leases and related documents. Experience working in a high volume leasing practice will be highly regarded.
• Strong academic results and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Solid technical legal skills, including drafting, negotiation and matter management skills.
• Experience supervising juniors, and a natural passion for developing others and cultivating a team culture in line with our firm’s values.