Herbert Smith Freehills

Solicitor, Corporate Real Estate

Brisbane Full time

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Solicitor to join our award-winning Band 1 Real Estate team in Brisbane working across a broad range of Corporate Real Estate matters.

You will be working with industry-leading and highly ranked Partners Luke Simpson, Julie Jankowski and Executive Counsel Katrina Swift as well as other partners and teams across the national Real Estate, Corporate, Planning and Projects practices.

The team acts for a wide range of Australian and International clients including market-leading investment managers, developers, investors, government agencies and real estate funds on some of the most significant real estate deals in Australia.

What you’ll do

You will work on a diverse range of transactions, from single assets to multi-jurisdictional portfolio deals and urban regeneration projects, across all real asset classes including commercial office, logistics, retail, build to rent, hotels & leisure, social and affordable housing, infrastructure and renewable energy. In addition, you will gain exposure to corporate real estate work, including structuring, establishment and ongoing management of real estate investment vehicles.

Acknowledging that corporate structures form the basis of a large number of real estate transactions, this role will include a focus on the corporate elements of real estate practice.

Joining our Real Estate team means becoming an integral part of a highly collaborative and supportive environment. Your contributions will not only enhance the exceptional culture of our Brisbane office but also contribute to the broader success of our market-leading global Real Estate practice.

What you’ll bring

  • 2-5 years’ experience as a lawyer.

  • Demonstrable experience in a leading transactional real estate or corporate practice.

  • Admission to practice in Australia or NZ, and a strong academic background.

  • Sharp attention to detail and a practical, commercial mindset.

  • An ability to manage competing deadlines and complex matters.

  • Excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in working as part of a cohesive team.

  • A commitment to our firm values of Human, Bold and Outstanding.

  • An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

What you can expect from us

  • We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

  • We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

  • We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

  • We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

  • For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.

  • Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Apply now with your resume and academic transcript, or contact Tamara Salem, Recruitment Manager (tamara.salem@hsf.com) for a confidential discussion.

Team

Real Estate

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

Brisbane

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.