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About the role
Our Sydney office is seeking an associate to join our Property, Planning & Development Group working closely with Partners Vanya Lozzi and Elly Ashley and a team of lawyers and paralegals . You will possess 2-4 years PAE in commercial and residential property work with a desire to learn and grow. 
  
We can offer you exposure to a number of major property developers, private entities, owners corporations and government entities, stimulating work and a fast paced environment.
  
You will be part of a small, highly skilled team focused on development, titling and transactional work.
  
As a member of the team you will:

• advise developers on all aspects of the development lifecycle;
• run complicated transactions using options, development agreements and joint venture agreements;
• prepare master contracts for the sale and purchase of land off the plan;
• draft bespoke titling and governance documentation;
• provide advice to owners corporations and community associations;
• provide assistance to Holding Redlich’s off the plan sales team; and
• give complicated FIRB advice.

About you
To undertake this role, you should have the following:

• knowledge on the law relating to NSW conveyancing and transactional work. This includes a basic working knowledge of commonly used off the plan contract special conditions, stamp duty, GST and the vendor disclosure obligations under the Conveyancing Act and Regulations;
• a good working knowledge of different agreement structures including put and call option agreements, nomination agreements and development agreements;
• excellent drafting skills and the ability to prepare special conditions and simple deeds;
• well-honed negotiating skills;
• excellent supervisory skills;
• proficiency in using PEXA; and
• a working knowledge of different title structures including strata schemes, stratum scheme and community title arrangement.

It is also desirable (but not essential) for you to have a working knowledge of leasing and mortgage documentation.  You will need to have the following qualities:

• a high attention to detail and desire to achieve a high level of accuracy;
• a disciplined and methodical approach to your work;
• be an effective and dependable team member;
• work efficiently and within given timeframes;
• be comfortable with a high volume workload; and
• be eager to embrace new and emerging technology.

  
Who we are
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia’s largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.
  
Employee benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.
  
Our benefits include:

• A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
• Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
• Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.

Firm awards and citations
We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.

• Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
• Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
• Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30 The Best Lawyers in Australia™ awards/3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ awards
• Doyle’s Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
• Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession

Community & impact
We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.
This includes:

• Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
• Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
• International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
• Red Cross Life Blood group donations

What’s next?
For further information, please visit our Careers website.
  
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Zoë Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9802.
  
To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and submit an up-to-date CV, academic transcripts and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.
  
This role is being managed directly by our in-house talent team. At this stage we are not accepting agency candidates, we will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
  
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