Senior Associate, Real Estate

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our award-winning Band 1 Real Estate team in Brisbane.

You will be working with industry-leading and highly ranked Partners Luke Simpson and Julie Jankowski, as well as other partners and teams across the national Real Estate practice.

The team acts for many large local and overseas based property developers, investors, government agencies and real estate funds on some of the most significant real estate deals in Australia.

You will work on all types of transactions and projects from single assets to multi-jurisdictional portfolio deals and urban regeneration projects, across all asset classes including commercial office, logistics, retail, build to rent, hotels & leisure, social and affordable housing, infrastructure and renewable energy.

Joining our Real Estate team means becoming an integral part of a highly collaborative and supportive environment. Your contributions will not only enhance the exceptional culture of our Brisbane office but also contribute to the broader success of our market-leading Real Estate practice.

To be successful in this role, you will have:​

• demonstrable experience in transactional real estate, from a leading top or mid-tier, national or boutique specialist firm
• admission to practice in Australia or New Zealand
• 5+ years of post-admission experience
• an excellent academic record
• first-class attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to comprehend intricate legal matters a proactive approach and desire to be an integral member of our leading and supportive team; and
• a hunger to learn and develop and be part of maintaining a market-leading practice.
• an innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

What you can expect from us

• We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.
• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.
• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.
• For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.
• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values - Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Apply now with your resume and academic transcript, or contact Tamara Salem, Recruitment Manager (tamara.salem@hsf.com) for a confidential discussion.

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Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.