Lander & Rogers
Senior Associate, Real Estate Finance
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Join a growing market-leading real estate finance practice at an award-winning Australian firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
Hands-on responsibility and close client contact
Sydney, Australia location - open to candidates willing to relocate
About the Company
Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, and a global reach across all overseas jurisdictions. We are known for our commitment to exceptional client service, innovation, and a people-first culture. We are proud of the long-term relationships we build with our clients.
About the Group
This is an exciting opportunity as we continue to invest in the growth of our expanding Banking team. We are looking for an ambitious Senior Associate who would like to be involved in that journey rather than simply joining an established hierarchy.
Our highly collaborative Banking team across the full range of corporate, leveraged, and real estate finance matters, but the primary focus for the successful candidate will be on complex high-value real estate financings. We advise on transactions from complex, high-profile multi-jurisdictional deals and large syndicated transactions through to sponsor-backed acquisitions, developments, and refinancings, and bespoke private credit deals.
We are seeking a Senior Associate who wants to play a meaningful role in our journey. You will be given the opportunity to develop deep client relationships, mentor junior lawyers, and contribute to the ongoing growth of the practice.
About the Role
This role offers more than excellent technical work. It presents a real career progression opportunity for those wanting to lead transactions end-to-end and to get involved in business development activities.
- Work closely with sophisticated sponsors, institutional investors, and private credit providers to understand their business objectives in order to deliver high-quality pragmatic legal solutions.
- Work with partners and lawyers across the firm on a range of complex cross-border and Australian transactions with a particular emphasis on real estate financings. This team deals with some of the highest value most complex deals in the market. The focus of the team is very much on the sponsor/borrower and private credit side of transactions rather than bank-side financings.
- Draft a wide range of finance documents, including facility agreements, intercreditor deeds, and other ancillary finance documents.
- Supervising, supporting, and mentoring lawyers, graduates, and seasonal clerks.
- Building client relationships through business development, knowledge-sharing, and client-focused initiatives. Business development is a key focus for this team, and while a successful track record is not necessary, the successful candidate will be someone who is keen to participate in those efforts and develop the required skills.
- Structured learning, feedback, and career progression support will be provided in addition to hands-on partner mentoring. We are committed to supporting lawyers who want to build long-term careers at Landers.
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About You
Ideally, you will have:
- Suitable applicants will bring a minimum of 5 years + post-admission experience (PAE) in real estate finance gained with a leading Australian firm.
- Experience advising on the full range of real estate financings including acquisition financings, investment financings, development financings, and refinancings.
- Strong drafting skills across facility agreements, intercreditor agreements, and side deeds.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation capabilities.
- Highly organized and proficient in effective and timely management of transactions and key workstreams.
- Proven track record in building and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Strong commitment to supporting continuous learning and skill development for lawyers and graduate lawyers.
- Commercial questioning mindset and pragmatic approach to legal practice.
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Culture
We are proud of our reputation for being approachable, collaborative, friendly, and genuinely supportive.
We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally.
We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership, and development. If you are looking to build your career in a down-to-earth, collaborative, and supportive culture within a market-leading team, then we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy, and community involvement.
We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced, and fulfilled lifestyle, therefore, Landers offers a range of benefits including:
- Flexible work options: flexible working arrangements.
- Additional leave: annual wellness day plus additional paid days of leave.
- Health & wellbeing allowance: an allowance each year for home office, fitness, or wellness expenses.
- Parental support: We offer competitive parental leave benefits and provide additional coaching support for returning parents to ensure your career doesn't skip a beat.
- Professional development: Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
- Pro bono work: We are committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work and support all of our lawyers participating in pro bono initiatives.
How to apply
If you are looking for a role that combines premium-quality work, genuine responsibility, close client engagement, and a clear pathway for growth and career progression, we would love to hear from you.
Click APPLY and visit www.landers.com.au for more information.
Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.
We conduct background checks, including criminal record checks, on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.
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