Property Lawyer | Director | Corporate Law

At PwC Australia our clients rely on us for high stakes matters. In this senior role you will lead and grow PwCs capability advising investors property developers funds and corporates on the full suite of property matters across Australia. You will combine deep technical property law expertise with commercial judgment and a proven ability to manage complex transactions and client relationships.

Why PwC

At PwC Australia your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance technology energy and healthgiving you the chance to make a real impact. Here your growth is our priority. Youll work with leading teams explore new technologies and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370000 people who value bold ideas collaboration and lasting change. Together were building trust and shaping the future.

What youll do:

• advising investors developers and funds on property developments (including joint ventures and development agreements)

• managing and advising on sales and purchases of interests in land (freehold leasehold strata company title easements and other rights)

• leading property due diligence drafting and negotiating property components of sale and purchase agreements share and asset sale documents warranties indemnities and completion mechanics for M&A and portfolio transactions

• advising on property aspects of fund formation and management (acquisition and disposal structures SPV arrangements investor documentation and manager/trustee duties)

• reviewing property documents (DAs DMAs Sale Contracts Leases AFLs JVAs presale certificates etc) for lending purposes and preparing bankability reviews and co-ordinating sale contract audits

• advising on commercial property matters including leasing assignment surrender sublease landlord/tenant issues licences and rights of occupancy

• managing matters day-to-day including budget and risk management driving transaction progress and mentoring and developing more junior lawyers

• Delivering excellent client outcomes through transaction leadership and pragmatic commercially focused legal advice which integrates with tax finance and other PwC teams.

• Acting as a trusted adviser to investors developers funds sponsors and corporate clients on high value and high-profile property matters.

• Growing the practice through business development client relationship management and contributing to proposals and pitches

• Contributing to capability building developing training materials delivering internal training sessions and producing thought leadership on property and real estate trends and legal change

• Supporting an inclusive team culture and mentoring junior and mid-level lawyers to build technical and commercial skills

What were looking for:

• Qualified lawyer with 10 years PQE (or equivalent) with substantial experience in property development land transactions funds and property-related M&A

• Strong technical knowledge of property law and associated regulatory regimes in Australia

• Demonstrated track record of leading property transactions and delivering high-quality commercial advice to a diverse client base (investors developers funds corporates)

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills and experience preparing acquisition/disposal documents SPAs fund documentation leases and development agreements

• Commercial mindset with strong project and stakeholder management skills and experience working in multidisciplinary teams

• Proven ability to build client relationships and contribute to business development initiatives

• Strong communication and coaching skills with a commitment to mentoring and developing others

We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

Ready to grow here and go further Join PwC Australia as a director and make an impact that goes beyond the expected. Apply now and take your next step with a team shaping the future.

Were committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect irrespective of their actual or assumed background disability neurodivergence or any other protected want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection the application form you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.

No agencies please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications directly from individuals.