Senior Associate - Real Estate Finance

Location: Sydney 

Contract Type: Permanent 

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history.  We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities.  That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration.  Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach.  Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.  

As a highly valued employee we will also provide you with a wide range of benefits. To view our benefits, please copy this link into your browser www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2024.ashx

Our Team
 

Our industry leading Banking & Finance team in Sydney operate within our broader Corporate & Capital Markets line of business. They are a team of industry specialists led by partners James Mok and Leigh De Jong.   

Our finance practice is widely recognised for its technical and commercial expertise and its ability to deliver practical, innovative solutions. Our finance specialists advise on a full range of corporate, real estate, project and structured finance transactions. We have great depth and breadth of experience advising national and multinational corporations, national and international banks, investment banks, other financial institutions and intermediaries and government organisations.

Our real estate finance practice is market-leading, having been consistently ranked as 'Tier 1' by Chambers & Partners.  We are a strategic adviser to all of the major Australian banks, international banks, investment banks, non-bank lenders, debt funds, global sponsors, private equity houses, sovereign wealth funds, corporates, REITs and government agencies in respect of their most complex and strategic real estate finance and capital transactions.
 

Your Role
 

We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate to join the real estate finance team.  You will be working on a broad range of real estate finance matters spanning secured and unsecured, (syndicated, club and bilateral facilities), both cross-border and domestic.  The practice includes both real estate debt and equity transactions, including large syndicated financing transactions, CRE financing, development finance, non-bank lending transactions (including traditional senior debt, unitranche, A/B funding, mezzanine debt preferred equity), inbound investment, fund finance/subscription lines) and real estate private equity.  You will enjoy a fascinating variety of legal work as part of a collaborative national team.

You will be part of a close, supportive team working closely with Leigh De Jong and other leading real estate finance partners who will enable you to build your professional brand, team leadership and client skills.
 

More About You
 

We welcome applications from lawyers who have:

• 7+ years' experience in real estate finance and/or real estate private equity, gained within a reputable commercial law firm or professional services firm

• Strong technical drafting and communication skills

• Ability to negotiate commercial terms and to assist clients with making difficult decisions

• A client focused mindset, a responsive manner and a demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients and industry contacts

• A team player attitude, a collaborative method and collegial style, and the ability to mentor junior lawyers in the group

Why MinterEllison

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to apply

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page which can be accessed via myME.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Danielle.Miller@minterellison.com.