Real Estate Partner - Melbourne or Brisbane

About the Firm

Our client is a prominent Australian law firm recognized as a leader in the real estate sector. Consistently acknowledged by authoritative rankings such as Doyle's Guide, Best Lawyers, and Chambers Asia-Pacific, the firm excels in commercial property transactions, funds and institutional investment, development, planning, and major leasing activities. It maintains an established national and global client network, supported by a strong real estate practice team and infrastructure to assist new partners with momentum.

The firm values real estate as a central practice area, serving blue-chip clients nationwide and internationally. The partnership culture is collaborative, commercially focused, and encourages the success of incoming partners.

Opportunity Overview

This role is ideal for a partner-level professional aiming to lead growth initiatives in real estate capabilities. The firm seeks a partner bringing deep technical expertise and a portable client base to accelerate expansion. The candidate must be commercially astute, client-oriented, and collaborative.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage commercial property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, and structuring for institutional, private, and corporate clients.
• Provide development advisory services such as project structuring, joint ventures, development agreements, and phased delivery.
• Handle leasing activities depending on specialization.
• Lead, mentor, and supervise junior lawyers.
• Participate actively in the firm's partnership leadership and strategic direction.

Candidate Profile

• Between 10 to 25 years of post-admission experience with substantial focus on real estate law.
• Strong technical skills in commercial property transactions, development, or planning. Experience with funds and institutional investment is beneficial.
• A portable practice generating a client book of more than $1.2 million.
• Established client relationships with developers, investors, institutions, government entities, or corporate occupiers.
• A proven track record in business development with the ability to grow at a new firm.
• Background from a top-tier, leading mid-tier, or reputable specialist real estate law firm.
• Commercial savvy and interpersonal skills to operate effectively within a collaborative partnership environment.

Confidential Process

This role involves a confidential approach to partnership recruitment, emphasizing discretion and a thoughtful process. Candidates are encouraged to inquire thoroughly and make informed decisions aligned with their professional goals.

Contact

To express interest, candidates should contact the Managing Partner directly for confidential discussions about the firm and the role.