Senior Associate

King & Wood Mallesons is seeking a Senior Associate for its Melbourne Real Estate team, focusing on real estate finance, development, and investment. The role involves working with financial institutions and developers on major projects, requiring strong analytical and communication skills. The firm promotes a collaborative culture and values diversity and inclusion. Candidates must have relevant experience and be eligible to work in Australia.
Senior Associate – Private Capital Real Estate About the role Our Melbourne Real Estate team are currently recruiting a Senior Associate, working closely with Andrew Barrett, you will work across complex matters with a focus on real estate finance, development and investment. The team is known as one of the best in the Australian market. We 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 have excellent analytical, communication and research skills - to deliver prompt and commercially astute advice first rate experience of drafting documents strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability - you will play a key role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with our clients team focus - to mentor junior colleagues and ensure the effective utilisation of the group enthusiasm to be involved in business development activities – assisting with pitches and managing strategic relationships and networks You will have recognised experience gained in a similar environment and enjoy working as part of a committed team. Who are we? A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, 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 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. 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 live by our Principles, and strive for mastery 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 Britt Evans – Senior Resourcing Consultant britt.evans@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. We are King & Wood Mallesons. The top tier international law firm, from Asia, for the world. A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. With almost 3,000 lawyers in 25 global locations, we draw from our Western and Eastern perspectives to deliver incisive counsel. We are focused on our clients and our people and organisations with distinctive ambitions and challenges. Understanding our client’s and our people’s ambitions and their lived experiences matters to us, so we can create a workplace where our people are proud to work and grow. Learn from expert colleagues and clients who are leaders in their field, at the cutting edge of the law. Enhance your leadership capabilities by growing, innovating and helping others do the same. Be part of a firm that strives for mastery in everything we do. If you’re looking for a great place to work where you can realise your full potential, you’ll find a place at KWM.