Real Estate Senior Associate / 4-6 Years / Sydney

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Real Estate Senior Associate to join the Sydney office of a leading global law firm renowned for advising on complex cross-border transactions.

This highly regarded team advises clients across the full property lifecycle, with particular strength in major infrastructure, renewable energy and corporate transactions. Working alongside respected partners, you'll gain exposure to sophisticated matters that combine commercial real estate with large-scale project development and international investment.

The Role

Your work will include:

  • Advising on property and land tenure issues for major development and infrastructure projects

  • Supporting high-value M&A, restructuring and insolvency transactions involving real estate assets

  • Conducting and managing legal due diligence

  • Drafting and negotiating property agreements, leases and acquisition documentation

  • Advising clients on legislative and regulatory compliance

  • Managing settlement, registration and conveyancing requirements across Australian jurisdictions

  • Working closely with clients, government agencies, financiers and external advisers

  • Collaborating with international legal teams on cross-border transactions

  • Providing commercially focused advice throughout complex transactions

About You

The successful candidate will have:

  • 4 - 6 years' PQE

  • Strong commercial real estate experience from a leading or mid-tier firm

  • Experience advising on sophisticated property transactions

  • Excellent drafting and analytical skills

  • Strong commercial judgement and client management capability

  • Experience using PEXA (highly regarded)

  • Outstanding organisational and communication skills

  • A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for international work

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within one of the world's leading real estate practices, offering first-class mentoring, exceptional clients and genuine opportunities for international collaboration.