An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate or junior Senior Associate to join our busy Adelaide, Property practice.
About Us
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 6 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do. Since the opening of the Adelaide office in January 2023, we now have 14 partners and over 80 staff, making it one of the largest legal firms in Adelaide.
The Role
Due to growth of our Adelaide Property team, we are seeking a talented Associate or Senior Associate (3-6 years’ PQE) to work alongside a highly regarded, respected, and experienced Partner and Special Counsel and their broader team, who have been working together for over 10 years. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner to work with some of the best property lawyers and clients in the country. The role offers a mix of highly quality work across a broad range of asset classes.
You will work across market-leading:
Commercial, retail and industrial leasing for large national institutional landlords and major leases and agreements for lease
Capital transactions, including fund through acquisitions and divestments of land and portfolio sales
Real estate projects, including complex development, joint ventures and land facilitation agreements
Retirement living and aged-care portfolios
Commercial and residential conveyancing, including off-the-plan sales contracts for torrens and community title land divisions and master planned communities
General property advisory work
The role offers genuine career progression opportunities for the right candidate to build their own practice.
Who We Are Looking For
The successful candidate will have the following:
Between 3-6 years’ PQE in a reputable property or real estate practice. Relevant in-house experience may also be considered
Strong technical legal and drafting skills and attention to detail
Confidence in organising and managing multiple matters and deadlines with appropriate supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to translate legal issues concisely
Ability to build rapport with clients and work collaboratively within a team
A proactive, commercially minded approach
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and work in a fast-paced workplace
What We Offer
We take a collaborative approach to your learning and development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
Flexible working including hybrid arrangements
Discounted health insurance;
Employee Assistance Program;
Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
Study and exam leave;
Competitive referral bonuses
All applications must include a CV, academic transcript and cover letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.