About the role
An excellent opportunity for a Solicitor to join one of the best Real Estate teams known in the Australian Market. Based in our Melbourne office, you’ll work closely with Partner Andrew Barrett and the broader Real Estate team. You’ll receive hands‑on supervision and continuous training while working across complex matters with a focus on real estate finance, development and investment. Have the opportunity to work with financial institutions, investors and developers on their major projects, investments (both debt and equity) and capital partnering activities. You will gain exposure to the biggest transactions and the biggest participants across all aspects of the capital stack.
You will be joining the team at an exciting time, as we return to our Mallesons name. We are doing so from a position of strength and excited about the future operating as a top-tier independent firm.
You will have
· excellent analytical, communication and research skills - to deliver prompt and commercially astute advice.
· 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.
· recognised finance /private credit experience gained in a similar environment.
· strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability.
· you will be self-aware, positive and have the ability to work well with others; being able to collaborate and work in a team.
Who are we?
We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
We help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international network.
Why work with us?
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact
We strive for excellence in all that we do. We take pride in the high-quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields, means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities.
As part of the KWM community you’ll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals.
At KWM, we’ll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, 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 Steph McKenzie (Senior Resourcing Consultant) steph.mckenzie@au.kwm.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
King & Wood 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 KWM.
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@kwm.com
A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we draw from our Western and Eastern perspectives to deliver incisive counsel.
We are focused on our clients – people and organisations with distinctive ambitions and challenges. We help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines un-matched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform. We work with our clients to cut through the cultural, regulatory and technical barriers and get deals done in new markets.
Recognising that our clients' needs are constantly evolving and that they are looking for advisers who can transcend borders, we complement our physical offices with cross-regional and multi-disciplinary global teams who support clients in a virtual environment through our growing number of international cloud offices. These virtual teams have deep local knowledge across a broad range of markets.
