Real Estate Lawyer (1-3 yrs) – Sydney
We are seeking a Real Estate lawyer to join our team, one of the largest and most experienced real estate practices in Australia.
This role sits within our market‑leading team advising on some of the most significant, complex and high‑value real estate transactions in the Australian market. You will work closely with leading partners, Felicity Savage, Francesca Giorlando, Jessica Wallis and Stuart Dixon-Smith across the full lifecycle of commercial real estate matters, including major developments, acquisitions, disposals and capital partnering.
The team
Our Real Estate team advises Australian and international investors, developers, funds and corporates across office, retail, industrial, residential, build‑to‑rent, infrastructure‑adjacent and mixed‑use assets. The team is recognised for delivering integrated advice that reflects commercial realities and market dynamics.
Lawyers in the team work on headline transactions and developments, often in collaboration with colleagues across tax, construction, finance, FIRB, ACCC and environment and planning.
In this role, you will:
Advise on acquisitions and disposals of commercial real estate assets.
Draft, negotiate and review key transactional and development documentation.
Support major real estate developments from structuring through delivery.
Work directly with clients and collaborate across practice groups.
You will have:
Excellent analytical and communication skills, with a strong knowledge of the real estate industry - to deliver prompt and commercially astute advice
Strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability - you will play a key role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with our clients
Team focus – an ability and willingness to mentor junior colleagues and support other team members
First rate experience in drafting complex agreements and allocating risk in a commercially appropriate manner
Recognised major development experience gained in a similar environment
Strong technical skills, sound commercial judgement and attention to detail.
A genuine interest in complex, large‑scale real estate work.
Who are we?
We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We’ve been part of Australia’s story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.
Why work with us?
We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It’s a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals.
Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.
Next Steps
Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.
If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kellie McLean, Kellie.McLean@mallesons.com
If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
Diversity and Inclusion
Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.
If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons.
We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email careers@mallesons.com