Senior Associate, Property (Sydney)

About Cowell ClarkeCowell Clarke is a fast growing specialist commercial law firm based in Australia. With a team of over 185 professionals in offices in Adelaide and Sydney, we represent clients across various industries both nationally and internationally. Our firm takes pride in fostering a positive culture that empowers our employees to excel.

Founded over 30 years ago, we set out to disrupt the traditional reactive approach of commercial law firms by offering exceptional personal service with a proactive, global perspective. Although we have expanded to build a national presence, our commitment to helping clients seize opportunities and manage risks remains unchanged.

About the roleWe’re seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our Property team in Sydney, working with our Real Property Director and Associate Director. This role will see you advising developer clients on a broad range of complex property matters, including:

• Property acquisitions and disposals for developer clients

• Off the plan sales, consolidations and managing associated project work

• Leasing and other ad hoc property matters

• Strata apartment and office warehouse projects

• Financing and lending transactions connected with acquisitions and development deals.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have minimum 5 years PQE and demonstrable experience in property law, ideally though not necessarily advising developer clients. In addition, you will be/have:

• Proven experience managing acquisitions, disposals, and off the plan projects

• Confidence in advising on strata and consolidation work

• Skilled in drafting and negotiating option deeds, sale contracts, and other property-related agreements, with a strong understanding of transaction structuring.

• A practical, commercial mindset with excellent client relationship skills, and the ability to manage transactions from start to finish with minimal supervision.

• A collaborative approach to working with a team and with clients

• Ability to supervise more junior lawyers.
  

The key things we are after are several years consistent direct real property law experience and real property transaction experience.

What will we offer you?
Cowell Clarke offers a broad range of financial and social benefits in addition to market leading careers and professional development programs. We’re focused on developing our people’s careers whilst ensuring they maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Some of our many employee benefits include broad learning & development opportunities, social clubs, sporting & team events, wellbeing and family support, e.g. discounts to gym memberships & private health insurance, paid parental leave and the option to purchase additional leave.

How to apply
To apply in confidence, please send your CV and covering letter to Karine McAuliffe, Head of People & Talent at careers@cowellclarke.com.au