Associate/Senior Associate Lawyer – Property & Real Estate

About the opportunity

We are seeking a lawyer with a minimum of 4 years of post-admission experience to join our Property & Real Estate practice group. 

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be heavily involved in advising a wide range of our clients within the real estate and land development sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with our three commercial property Partners Bianca McGoldrick, Lance Hilton-Barber and Fabrice Lincoln, to learn from their experience and to contribute with your initiative and hands-on approach, as well as mentor junior practitioners within the team. 

If you are passionate about providing commercial and practical solutions to complex issues and are looking for a collaborative and dynamic environment to develop your career, we want to hear from you.

About you

Our ideal candidate will have the following attributes:  

• Minimum of 4 years of post-admission experience in property in WA;
• Strong technical skills, including proven experience and legal knowledge in several of the following areas:
  • due diligence;
  • preparation and negotiation of contracts to buy and sell tenanted or vacant, commercial, hospitality, industrial, retail or rural property;
  • undertaking settlements, including on PEXA;
  • preparation of off the plan strata contracts;
  • advising on, preparing and reviewing commercial, industrial and retail leasing (both landlord and tenant perspectives); 
  • land development, particularly subdivision; 
  • drafting easements and restrictive covenants;
  • retirement villages; and
  • urban renewal projects;
  • Communication skills including confidence in public speaking (both with clients and other lawyers);
  • Ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment.

Why Jackson McDonald?

At Jackson McDonald, you will have the opportunity to work on interesting and challenging matters while enjoying a supportive, flexible, and friendly work environment. We value our employees and invest in their professional growth, providing opportunities for continued learning and development. You will also be able to get involved in social, community, and charity initiatives, contributing to causes that are important to us and our team.

We’re growing, and our people are our greatest asset.  We continually strive to provide our people with opportunities to develop their skills and drive their career by working on interesting and challenging matters, within a team-based environment. 

Visit our website to learn more about us.

Join us and be part of a firm that values collaboration, professional excellence, and work-life balance. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our success, we encourage you to apply.

What we can offer you

• Respectful and diverse workplace culture
• Diverse work and the opportunity to collaborate with specialists and technical experts across our practice groups. 
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Personal development plans supported with in-house CPD seminars, e-Learning and many other opportunities.
• Reward and recognition program.
• Birthday leave.
• Opportunities to join working groups supporting firm committees e.g. Pro Bono, Community, Reconciliation Action Plan, Diversity and Inclusion. 
• Workplace benefits including relaxed and inclusive social events, free onsite gym and gym classes, weekly breakfasts, end-of-week drinks.
• Work life balance   

How to apply

Please submit your CV to our People & Development team by emailing peopledevelopment@jacmac.com.au or click Apply. 

To be eligible to apply for this role you must be permitted to work in Australia on an unrestricted basis.

Jackson McDonald is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. 

We are very happy to hear from applicants who wish to work part-time or flexibly. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.