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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our award winning, Band 1 Real Estate team located in Melbourne on a permanent basis. Working alongside our Melbourne Real Estate Partners Alison Kennedy and Jerome Martin, this role will see you working on a wide range of transactions for major real estate, corporate and government clients across all major asset classes, including commercial, industrial, retail, residential, infrastructure and renewables. You will get the chance to work on significant and market leading development projects, sales and acquisitions, leasing and general advice work. The team has an unrivalled portfolio of major commercial and government clients and is renowned for its expertise in advising many major players in the real estate industry. Skills & Experience To be successful in this role, you will have: experience as a Senior Associate within a leading property practice; experience across a broad range of property classes and transactions, with experience in government being highly desirable; an ability to draft clear, commercially-oriented and incisive advice; a strong client service focus and exceptional work ethic; highly developed interpersonal and communication skills for building client relationships and maintaining a positive team environment; and experience mentoring and coaching junior lawyers. In addition to this, we're looking for a resilient, self-starter who is able to work autonomously, has attention to detail and is committed to providing an outstanding service to their clients. The Real Estate team The Clayton Utz national Real Estate Team is a key player in many of Australia's most significant and complex property projects, earning the title of "Property Team of the Year" in the 2020 and 2021 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards . The multidisciplinary Real Estate team's clients include foreign institutional investors, fund managers, government authorities, real estate investment trusts, developers and major corporates, many of whom are developing some of the largest and most complex and exciting projects in Australia. How to Apply? We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role. Consultant Contact Details Jennifer Sanderson, (07) 3292 7331 Accessibility and Inclusion We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com. For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here. Agency submissions Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee. As Australia’s leading independent law firm, our culture has been built by innovative thinkers. They are the driving force behind our firm and if you choose to be part of the team your expectations will be challenged every step of the way. As part of this innovative team you will be working across major national, government, and global clients. All the while collaborating with some of the sharpest legal minds in the industry. Clayton Utz has also been a powerful force in Australian pro bono practice, striving to deliver justice for those who need it and not just those who can afford it. In your time here you’ll be constantly surprised by the projects you get to work on and what you can accomplish. We’re looking for individuals who will thrive under our spirit of independence. Built around independent thinkers we believe surrounding ourselves with dynamic, ambitious and collaborative individuals is key to creating an environment of success. In return we're committed to fostering a career path that's unique to each individual. Imagine what you could achieve at a top law firm that actually values independent thinking. Are you up for the challenge? We are committed to an inclusive culture in which all of our people are recognised for their unique contributions and are encouraged and supported to achieve their full potential. Learn more Pro bono is a fundamental part of Clayton Utz. Learn more The traditional legal career path is evolving. By consulting with us you can expand your experience, develop your skill set and work on a variety of assignments with top-tier organisations in a range of sectors. Learn more