Solicitor – Private Equity Real Estate

Solicitor – Private Equity Real Estate

We have a rare and highly sought after opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor to join our market leading, and growth focussed, regional Private Equity Real Estate practice.  We are interested to hear from candidates within Australia, and also those working in other jurisdictions, including returning Australian or internationally qualified and trained candidates keen to relocate to Australia.
 

About the role 
In this role you will be a key market facing member of one of the leading Private Equity Real Estate teams in the Asia Pacific region, and in a role offering genuine opportunities for growth and progression.
 

The team is one of the few recognised pure play Private Equity Real Estate offerings in the Asia Pacific market, and the role will see you working with leading global and regional private equity real estate sponsors, managers and investors on fast paced, varied, challenging and complex strategic and transactional work through the whole of the capital structure.
 

The team, which is led by the firm’s Real Estate Sector Lead, Mark Bayliss, has been one of the most active in the market over a sustained period, and maintains an enviable deal sheet and track record of firsts, biggest and most complex for market transactions – and of which Mark will be happy to provide further details in response to inquiries on the role. 
 

The role will also involve working closely with Quintin du Plessis on credit styled investment, and other specialist teams across the firm.
 

The lawyers in the team are closely aligned in terms of their measures of collective high-performance, and also their own professional and personal aspirations and ambitions. It follows that the team has a strong collective focus on self-development (both professional and personal), and an ethos of supporting individuals within the team to achieve those professional and personal ambitions.
 

About You
You will bring a world view, and a curiosity about the macro events and indicators that matter to our clients. And an Asia Pacific regional focus that isn’t defined or limited by geographic or market boundaries.
 

You will also be drawn to a high-performance culture and environment. You will be commercially astute and savvy and passionate about delivering a first-rate client experience – and building long term, sustainable client relationships.
 

You will have gained previous experience in private equity, funds, financing or commercial real estate within a first-tier or other high-profile practice, ideally with exposure to the structuring of equity styled investment into commercial real estate assets. You will have a strong desire to continue to develop an understanding of all aspects of the structuring of such investment (including capital raising and partnering, and credit and other debt styled investment) in the real estate sector. 
 

You may be someone who has a passion for merger and acquisition and funds work, alongside a keen interest in commercial real estate.  You may have had some experience in structuring joint ventures, funds establishment, real estate credit or debt and other real estate investment and real estate capital market transactions.
 

You will have
First rate written and oral communication skills, strong drafting and legal analysis skills, as well as an ability to get across complex areas of law quickly.
 

You will be self-aware, positive and have the ability to work well with others; being able to collaborate and work in a team is critical to success at Mallesons.  In this ever changing legal and commercial landscape, you will also thrive in a culture that embraces change.
 

All of our lawyers, regardless of their experience, have high levels of direct exposure to clients.  You will be the centre of information for our clients and transform the experience by truly engaging in and fostering those relationships to deliver relevant, prompt and commercially astute advice. We seek people who build a culture of commitment to achieve the best results for our clients and our team.

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