Senior Associate - Real Estate

Location: Brisbane
Discipline: lawyer (incl associate & senior associate)
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Georgina See

Contact email: Georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: RL170125
Published: about 23 hours ago
ABOUT THE ROLE
This Senior Associate – Real Estate position offers an exceptional opportunity to join a globally respected legal team with a reputation for delivering comprehensive, client-focused advice across all stages of real estate investment.

You will play a pivotal role in high-profile real estate matters, including:
  • Structuring and executing acquisitions and disposals across commercial, rural, retail, and mixed-use properties.
  • Conducting due diligence for major infrastructure, energy, and resource projects.
  • Advising on property finance, tax credits, and incentives to optimise investments.
  • Negotiating leases, joint ventures, and development agreements.
  • Delivering tailored, solution-driven advice for cross-border real estate investments.
AREAS OF FOCUS
You will be involved in multidisciplinary projects spanning:
  • Real estate finance and fund services.
  • Infrastructure privatisation and public-private partnerships (P3s).
  • Cross-border investments, distressed assets, and REITs.
  • Tax, regulatory, planning/zoning, and environmental compliance.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate will bring:
  • 7+ years of post-admission experience in real estate law.
  • Proven expertise in complex real estate transactions, including strategic planning and execution.
  • Strong understanding of the capital structure of real estate investments, including private equity funds and institutional investors.
  • Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
  • A track record of mentoring junior lawyers and independently managing high-value matters.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
  • A competitive salary package that reflects your skills and experience.
  • Global resources and seamless collaboration across disciplines.
  • Clear career progression pathways, including senior leadership opportunities.
  • Exposure to landmark projects in sectors like multifamily, hospitality, logistics, office, and infrastructure.
  • A collaborative and inclusive culture that values innovation and client-first solutions.
APPLY NOW
This is your opportunity to take a leadership role in a globally connected legal team, delivering strategic solutions that shape the real estate industry. Contact Trudy Reading or Georgina See at Law Staff on (07) 3211 1229, or via email:
  • trudy@lawstaff.com.au
  • georgina@lawstaff.com.au
If this role doesn’t align perfectly with your goals, we’d still love to hear from you. We often work on roles that are not advertised across private practice and in-house.

Law Staff | Level 22 HSBC Bld | 300 Queen St Brisbane | (07) 3221 1229

Please note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.