Job Description

The Firm

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Our client is a leading Australian law firm, and a recognised powerhouse in the real estate space.

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The firm is consistently ranked by Doyle's Guide, Best Lawyers and Chambers Asia‐Pacific in real estate law — with recognised strength across commercial property transactions, funds and institutional investment, development and planning, and major leasing work. It has established national and international client relationships, a deep bench across its real estate practice, and the infrastructure to support a partner who arrives with momentum.

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The firm has a responsible commitment to real estate as a core practice, a blue‐chip national and international client base, and a partnership that is collegial, commercially engaged and genuinely invested in the success of incoming partners.

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Full details of the firm — including partnership structure, client base and strategic direction — can be provided confidentially to suitable candidates who wish to progress.

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The Opportunity

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This is a rare moment to be a Real Estate partner in Melbourne. Sustained institutional and offshore capital flows into commercial, industrial and build‐to‐rent assets, a deep pipeline of infrastructure and precinct‐scale development, and continued consolidation among occupiers and investors are driving strong demand for experienced, relationship‐led real estate partners across the Victorian market.

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VIXA is working with a firm that is actively investing in its real estate capability — and is seeking a partner who brings both technical depth and a portable client following to accelerate that growth.

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This role suits a Partner who is commercially astute, client‐focused and ready to operate collaboratively within a partnership where lawyers are respected, supported and genuinely engaged in each other's success.

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The Role

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The incoming partner will work across a combination of the following (depending on specialisation) — commercial property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and structuring for institutional, private and corporate clients; and/or development advisory, including project structuring, joint ventures, development agreements and staged delivery; and/or leasing.

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The role carries genuine leadership responsibilities, including supervision and mentoring of junior lawyers and active participation in the partnership.

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About You

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We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Partner who is ready for a strategic move and can demonstrate the following:

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- 10–25 years' post-admission experience with a substantive real estate focus
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- Deep technical capability across commercial property transactions, development, or planning (funds and institutional investment experience advantageous)
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- A portable practice with a current book of business exceeding $1.2M+
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- Established client relationships with developers, investors, institutions, government or corporate occupiers
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- A track record of business development and the profile to continue building at a new firm
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- Experience from a top-tier, leading mid-tier or well-regarded specialist real estate firm
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- The commercial instinct and interpersonal credibility to operate effectively within a collegiate partnership
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📌 Real Estate Partner | Melbourne (Victoria)
🏢 VIXA | Executive Legal Recruitment
📍 Victoria