Associate - Real Estate

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Who we are Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) is a leading Australian law firm known for advising corporates and funds on their most complex transactions, disputes and regulatory matters.

At JWS, we build authentic, long-term relationships and have a deep understanding of our clients and their industries. Our clients say we are pragmatic, strategic, commercial and easy to work with.

Our firm is comprised of more than 450 highly talented people, including 80+ partners, across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane and Perth. We are globally connected and have strong relationships with major independent law firms around the world.

JWS was recognised as Technology, Media and Telecom M&A Legal Adviser of the Year (Mergermarket M&A Awards Australia 2023), Energy Law Firm of the Year (Best Lawyers 2023) and Australian Law Firm of the Year (Beaton Client Choice Awards 2025). Our lawyers are highly ranked in Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Lexology Index (formerly Who's Who Legal).

We are strongly committed to social justice, responsible business and our diverse communities. We are proud of our pro bono program which focuses on supporting low income, disadvantaged and marginalised people in the Australian community.

About the Team Our national Real Estate group provides legal services to many of Australia's leading institutions, property owners, developers and tenants within each distinct state-based legislative environment. We act for the real estate industry's key players, providing our clients with advice on their most innovative transactions and projects. We offer our clients comprehensive experience in acquisition, development, financing, leasing and sale of commercial, industrial, residential and retail properties.

About the Role An exciting opportunity exists for an Associate to join our Real Estate team in our Melbourne office. This role will work closely with two of our key clients on highly complex, strategic development work. It is a significant career opportunity for the right person, providing the opportunity to stretch yourself with challenging, dynamic and complex legal work.

Our property team advises on large-scale and complex real estate transactions. As an Associate, you will be responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts for sale, leases and agreements for lease, reviewing titles, undertaking due diligence reviews and preparing due diligence reports, attending settlements, assisting with negotiations and providing strategic legal project management advice on complex real estate developments.

You will work closely with partners on complex matters whilst benefiting from structured training and mentoring. You will also have the opportunity to support and guide more junior members of the team.

About You You obviously have plenty of technical aptitude and previous relevant experience, but there is much more to you. You :

deliver legal advice with a commercial and client focused outlook, accompanied by a broad understanding of and interest in real estate market trends;have a proven track record of excellent problem solving skills, and be able to help clients find a way to progress complex transactions whilst appropriately addressing risk;work well under pressure, meet deadlines and excel working autonomously;have strong communication and stakeholder management skills that enable you to address all stakeholder requirements in a way that fosters and builds productive working relationships;take a collaborative, positive and energetic approach to everything you do and have a proven track record of building colleague, client and real estate industry relationships;have a team building outlook; andhave gained 3-6 years' real estate and capital transactions experience in a private practice environment.Working at JWS We value collaboration and our teams work together to achieve shared outcomes. We care about the wellbeing of our people and will invest time in understanding your objectives so we can support you throughout your career. We believe it's this focus on our people that has seen our firm grow rapidly to become one of Australia's leading independent law firms.

We pride ourselves on being down-to-earth, approachable, and always high-performing. We have worked hard to create a culture where people look out for each other.

We offer :

A collegiate environment with a collaborative culture across offices and practice groupsHigh-quality work with committed mentors supporting your career developmentComprehensive benefits including competitive remuneration, flexible working, and extensive social and wellbeing initiativesOpportunities for professional growth through structured learning and development programs, pro bono work, and employee recognition initiativesIf you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to take your career to the next level, then we would love to hear from you.

We are committed to promoting a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion, or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or age - to fulfil their professional aspirations with us. In particular we would welcome applications from First Nations candidates.

Johnson Winter Slattery pays respect to Elders past and present of our nation's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We honour the deep spiritual, cultural and customary connections of Traditional Owners to the Australian landscape, including Australia's waterways, land, and sea country.

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