Current Opportunities

The role

Our busy Real Estate team in Melbourne is seeking an ambitious and experienced property Associate or Senior Associate with 4 – 6 years PAE to join them. This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work closely with three Partners and a high-performing collaborative team, on a broad range of commercial property work including:

• Sales and acquisitions of farms and other agricultural assets, childcare centres, offices and retail premises (including shopping centres).
• Complex AFLs and leasing.
• Mixed-use residential and retail projects.
• Industrial land development.
• Development and disposals of aged care facilities.
• Financing for acquisitions and developments.
• General property advice.

In this role you will work closely with highly experienced and well-respected Partners; Greg Taylor, Carlyna Chhen, John Wu and their team. The firm is able to offer you a supportive and friendly working environment to develop as you progress your career.

About you

• Between 4 - 6 years PAE experience in property law, preferably in a commercial law firm.
• An excellent academic record with strong technical legal skills.
• Well developed commercial acumen and a desire to strengthen and build client relationships.
• Capability to work autonomously at times.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptionally high attention to detail.
• A team player, willing to collaborate with the wider team and other members of the firm.

About us

Piper Alderman is a premier commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve practical commercial outcomes, innovation in service delivery and deep engagement across multiple industries.

Piper Alderman prides itself on being a collaborative law firm where high achieving ambitious team members can succeed in achieving their career goals whilst performing challenging and rewarding tasks. We promote a culture of excellence, collaboration and teamwork. We recognise and support individuals and invest in their continued professional development.

Our perks

We have a variety of employee benefits aimed at supporting our people including, but not limited to:

•             A variety of health and wellbeing initiatives including our Thrive@PiperAlderman Wellbeing Program.

•             Learning and development opportunities to support career growth including generous study support options.

•             An attractive Parental Leave policy offering up to 26 weeks paid leave.

•             Purchased annual leave options.

•             A range of fun office and team events all year round so we make sure we are connecting socially as often as possible!

•             A range of corporate discounts.

•             Employee-led Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation Committees and the opportunity to participate in pro-bono work.

Apply today

Piper Alderman is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where those people can be their authentic selves.  We value diversity of thought and experience and aim to ensure all our people are valued and respected.  People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Please submit an application by clicking the relevant link in this job advertisement.

If you have questions or would like further information about this opportunity, please contact Kate Bradfield at kbradfield@pipealderman.com.au