7 hours ago
Key requirements
4-8 years of experience in a well-regarded corporate practice Strong experience in corporate transactions within the real estate sector Solid understanding of corporate real estate deal structures and familiarity with the real estate market and clients Excellent drafting skills and hands-on experience involving share and asset purchase agreements, securityholder agreements, stamp duty, FIRB applications and advice, stapled structures, joint venture and co-investment arrangements
The role
Gadens is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate with 4-8 years of PQE for their Melbourne Corporate team. This role focuses on corporate real estate transactions, including M&A, joint ventures, and asset disposals, supporting senior partners.
What you'll do
- Advise on real estate M&A, fund formations, joint ventures and co-investment/alternative structuring arrangements, REIT transactions, and asset-level acquisitions and disposals within a corporate framework
- Work on a broad range of corporate transactions
- Work on high-profile, market-leading corporate transactions within the real estate sector
- Interact with clients directly
- Negotiate a wide range of complex structures and transaction documents
- Mentor junior lawyers
- Contribute to the growth of the practice
What we're looking for
4-8 years of experience in a well-regarded corporate practice
Strong experience in corporate transactions within the real estate sector
Solid understanding of corporate real estate deal structures and familiarity with the real estate market and clients
Excellent drafting skills and hands-on experience involving share and asset purchase agreements, securityholder agreements, stamp duty, FIRB applications and advice, stapled structures, joint venture and co-investment arrangements
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to produce high-quality work product
Genuine interest in building and maintaining lasting client relationships and mentoring the junior members of the team
Excellent organisational skills with the capacity to manage competing priorities and workstreams
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (written and verbal)
Familiarity with traditional property land title, planning and environmental frameworks
Mentoring and supervising other team members· nice to have
Candidate is not expected to have hands-on real estate due diligence or real estate conveyancing experience· nice to have
Benefits
Hybrid working arrangements including flexible working hours
Equipment to support working from home
Market-competitive fixed remuneration
Generous incentive program recognising both billable performance and broader contribution
Employee recruitment referral program
30 weeks paid parental leave for all permanent staff with no tenure required
Superannuation contributions while on parental leave
External coach to support through various stages of parental leave
Support and paid leave for surrogacy and IVF treatment
Ability to purchase up to 3 weeks of annual leave a year
A gifted day of leave for your birthday month
Regular social events
Employee assistant program
Discounted private health insurance
Annual flu vaccinations
Skin checks
Recognition awards
Access to professional development for all employees
Coaching
Mentoring
Study support for further education
Well-established pro bono program
Staff volunteering initiatives
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Associate/Senior Associate | Corporate Real Estate
Gadens · Melbourne
Melbourne