Property and Development Solicitor
Job No:
CBP222
Location:
Sydney
Founded over a century ago, Colin Biggers & Paisley continues to realise our vision of being recognised as the leading provider of legal services in our chosen fields of expertise. Today our practice has over 400 staff, offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, and a track record of high engagement and collaborative leadership.
About the role:
Work closely with our Head of Group for Property nationally, named in Doyle's Guide 2016 as a recommended property and real estate lawyer. Join a dynamic and highly successful team and be responsible for:
- Working with clients on property and real estate matters across a variety of transactions and advisory situations including joint ventures, project management and delivery and syndication arrangements
- Reviewing developing case law and legislative changes
- Drafting a broad range of documents that capture the context of the matter with a commercial approach
- Conducting effective legal research and analysis to produce timely, commercial and legally accurate advice
- Managing a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectively
- Developing an understanding of client operations and strategy across property developers, corporations, property trusts, institutions and government departments
- Managing prospective client relationships and taking active steps to develop those relationships
- Continual professional development and managing CPD requirements
The successful candidate:
You will be supported in this close knit team, given training, mentoring and guidance from your peers and leader. You will need to be self-motivated and adaptable in this dynamic environment. Ideal background and skills include:
- Ideally 3-4 years' PAE with a property/real estate background
- Strong technical experience with great stakeholder management skills
- Excellent drafting skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Client relationship focused and committed to establishing a long-term successful career
- Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team
- Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines and manage time
- Commercial acumen
- Practical problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- An interest in business development
About us:
At Colin Biggers & Paisley, our workplace culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work/life balance.
We established the Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation which brings together our entire community offering, underpinned by a central strategy of promoting and protecting the rights of women and children in Australia and abroad through pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions.
We commit to promoting a truly diverse workforce and culture, that is inclusive of everyone and gives all of our people the opportunity to build and advance their career in a way that is aligned with our core values: balance, respect, loyalty and integrity. This will assist us to improve the business performance of the practice, acquire and retain the best talent, enabling us to build effective teams for our clients and deliver the highest calibre service.
We continually invest in our people, providing training, learning and support, and promoting a social and connected environment. We also offer other benefits such as social and sporting functions, rewards and recognition, casual Fridays, massages and professional memberships.