Description BRIEF Due to exciting growth plans for our Property practice, we are now looking for an Associate to join our Sydney office on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience advising Australian, multinational and global corporate clients, REITs, investors, developers and other private sector clients on all types of property transactions with a particular focus on infrastructure, renewables and transport projects. You will have the ability to work on matters across all Australian jurisdictions, with potential broader APAC region exposure. You will also have the opportunity to work with our growing Transactional Services team. You will be working directly with the team lead for the APAC property practice as well as a special counsel. You will be an important contributor to the success and growth of the property team, with this role providing fantastic career development opportunity. CANDIDATE SUMMARY At Pinsent Masons we do things a bit differently, and look for high-performers who are not afraid to try new things and question the status quo. You will need to be a qualified lawyer with 2 to 3 years’ post-qualification experience gained in property law, along with the following skills and attributes: Have demonstrated expertise in commercial property law Strong organisational skills, with the ability to assimilate information quickly and handle multiple priorities under pressure or within tight timeframes Strong communication and interpersonal skills and be commercially aware Attention to detail Ability to work independently Enjoy working in a fast-paced high-performing team, and Bring energy and passion to the role! In addition, the following mandatory requirements apply: Work Rights: Valid Right to Work for the country you are applying in. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. THE TEAM Our Australian property team advises clients across the energy, infrastructure, financial services, technology, science and industry sectors on complex multi-jurisdictional matters including capital transactions, leasing, major projects, due diligence and property development. The growing Australian property team is part of a well-established global property team across the firm and one of the largest property teams in the United Kingdom. About Pinsent Masons Pinsent Masons is one of the world’s leading law firms, with a rapidly growing presence in Australia built on a reputation for outstanding work for clients and genuine care for its people. We focus on five key sectors: Advanced Manufacturing & Technology, Energy, Financial Services, Infrastructure and Real Estate. Our practice teams – Finance & Projects, Property, Risk Advisory Services and Transactional Services – work collaboratively across these sectors. The result is work for blue-chip clients on the full lifecycle of vital projects and transactions that shape markets across the world. In Australia, we are rapidly growing with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. We are well connected into our global network, which results in rewarding work and unique career opportunities. Most importantly, we are a purpose and people led law firm. Our purpose is to make business work better for people . That means constantly questioning how the world works and then being bold with our responses. Our people are what drive this purpose. We want lawyers who bring their own unique experience to the firm, are constantly curious, and who meaningfully connect with their colleagues and clients. In return, we provide an environment where our lawyers can drive their development, work flexibly and learn fast. What will we offer you? We have a global reach and a local feel. With 28 offices and 2000 lawyers operating across Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, you'll be exposed to domestic, international and multi-jurisdictional high-profile work, yet be in an office where everyone knows your name. We do things a bit differently. Legal services are at the core of our business, however we have diversified into other areas providing complimentary services to clients through offerings like Vario flexible services. We like to be flexible. Our firm is professional and allows you to bring our whole self to work. Dress for your day and in your own style and participate in practices that support your wellbeing, mental wellness and work/life balance so that everyone can thrive at work and at home. We're lots of fun and very inclusive . You'll also have plenty of opportunities to participate in, and even run, social activities, diversity and inclusion networks, and charitable initiatives. If you're interested in learning more or discussing this opportunity in further detail, please contact Internal Recruitment Manager Ellie Rosenberg via ellie.rosenberg@pinsentmasons.com . At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/ long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
