About the role and team

We have an opportunity for a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join our highly regarded Property & Projects team, to be based in our Sydney office.

This role will involve genuine breadth working with leading partners across our sectors of focus including social infrastructure, renewable energy projects, property funds and the public sector. This may include:

• assisting on the land assembly components of renewable energy transactions, including land access agreements, easements and options for solar, wind, and battery storage projects;
• working with our HW Funds team on acquisitions, disposals and due diligence;
• advising community housing providers and other industry participants on development agreements, funding arrangements and project delivery models; and
• supporting our public sector clients at both state and Commonwealth level with their diverse property needs.

The work is complex, collaborative, and deeply rewarding.

Our Property & Projects team is made up of approximately 120 people nationally and you will have the support of the broader team in delivering excellent service to our clients.

We are seeking a motivated Senior Associate or Special Counsel eager to build a practice and work in a genuinely collaborative team environment that offers the opportunity to work on an interesting and varied range of projects and property matters. The partners in the team are well-regarded leaders with an excellent track record of developing the skills of team members. They are looking to add a talented lawyer to the team to secure the team’s future success. There are real career progression opportunities in this role.

About you

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• at least 5 years of post-admission experience as a real estate and/or projects lawyer at a reputable mid to large size firm;
• experience in (or a strong desire to gain experience in) one or more of our sector focuses of social infrastructure, energy and renewables or property funds;
• a strong commitment to outstanding client service and the ability to build and manage client relationships;
• the ability to think laterally about how best to achieve commercial solutions for our clients;
• experience mentoring junior lawyers;
• the ability to handle the demands of working for multiple partners across jurisdictions as required;
• the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team;
• excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills with keen attention to detail; and
• outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

About us

At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and the long-term value it creates for clients. We’re known for our Smarter Law brand promise. We listen. We partner. We solve.  

We are known for having a culture that values people, and lives our purpose and our Hallmarks, our shared values.

Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive; everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople

To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

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We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, at Kim.Chalmers@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.