VP of Real Estate Transactions
VP of Real Estate Transactions
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09-07-2025
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A global leader in ground lease acquisitions is expanding its presence in Australia and is seeking a Vice President of Closing to support its transactions team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing group and manage real estate closings across a dynamic and fast-growing portfolio in Australia.
We are seeking a detail-oriented proactive professional with a background in real estate property law conveyancing or legal project management. Law graduates with strong analytical and critical thinking skills will also be considered.
Role OverviewAs Vice President of Closing you will be the primary transaction manager overseeing all aspects of the property acquisition process from deal execution through post-settlement. You will coordinate legal financial and administrative components to ensure timely and accurate settlement of commercial real estate transactions. You will report directly to the Senior Vice President of Closing based in the United States.Key Responsibilities
- Review initial due diligence materials including lease agreements title searches vendor documents RFSNA and identity verification (KYC) for preparation and submission of transaction request to external law firms
- Identify gaps or impediments in the settlement process and develop a clear project timeline
- Maintain deal data in our proprietary system and deliver timely reporting to the SVP of Closing
- Review and analyse legal due diligence materials such as law firm due diligence summaries title searches security instruments (caveats/mortgages) easements and subdivision plans ASIC PPSR local councils and main roads departments
- Liaise with internal teams external lessors sellers solicitors and conveyancers
- Draft review and negotiate settlement documentation and confirm acquisition funding in coordination with SVP Closing (Global) and external solicitors
- Coordinate execution of settlement and transaction documents with lessors assignors and/or sellers and external legal counsel
- Ensure all settlement conditions are met and transaction funds are disbursed appropriately by external counsel.
- Track and report on post-settlement lodgement and registration of caveats and property documents and FIRB registration data delivery by external solicitors
- Ensure legal and financial compliance with applicable Australian laws and internal company protocols
- 3 years experience in commercial real estate property settlements or related legal/transactional work
- Experience with land transactions including acquisitions easements leases and land use matters
- Strong knowledge of land title systems (Torrens title strata title) encumbrances caveats PPSR and property law principles
- Familiarity with surveying issues planning overlays and council regulations
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently manage deadlines and coordinate multiple deals concurrently
- High attention to detail and effective communication with senior leadership and external stakeholders
- Conveyancing real estate legal telecommunications renewable energy or infrastructure experience highly valued
- Legal practising certificate not required but a plus
- Bachelors degree in law property business or related discipline
- Flexible within Australia Reporting to SVP Closing (Global) in the US.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure
- Flexible location and work-from-home options
- 20 days of annual leave plus public holidays
- Superannuation contributions in line with Australian legislation
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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