Renewable Energy & Property lawyer, 2-4PAE

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About the team
Our property practice is amongst the leading Australian practices and our national team works with clients on a range of transactions including renewable energy projects, property developments, tenancy pre-commitments for office and warehouse developments, complex leasing, capital transactions and land acquisitions and sales for development.
  
Within the Melbourne office the team is working with listed and global clients across a range of sectors including listed property groups, renewable energy developers, property developers and logistics companies.
  
About the role
Given the continued growth and success of our team we are seeking to recruit a lawyer with 2-4 years post admission experience to work alongside Dinh Ptok and her team.
  
Dinh has a varied practice which includes a range of commercial property transactions and a growing renewables practice.
  
Examples of the work that the team undertakes include:
  
Renewable energy

• Drafting and negotiating options to lease, leases, easements, call options to purchase and contracts of sale, tripartite deeds, neighbour agreements, mortgagee consents and ancillary agreements with landowners for projects such as solar farms, wind farms, battery storage facilities and other renewable energy infrastructure.
• Carbon capture projects under the ACCUs Scheme including conducting property due diligence, project development agreement and services agreement.

Property

• Commercial and industrial property development
• Leasing transactions including major tenant leasing, strategic lease structuring and helping clients to navigate potential leasing disputes
• Sales and disposals of retail, industrial and commercial properties
• Property support for business acquisitions/sales
• Land subdivisions, easements, titling issues, sales and acquisitions of land for development. 

This is an exciting opportunity to undertake broad and complex property work in a fast-paced environment with a supportive team at an exciting time of growth. 
 
About you
To be successful in the role you will possess a proven track record working on both property and renewable energy transactions for commercial clients.
  
More specifically your experience will include:

• Agreements for lease of commercial offices and industrial premises (for developments and existing buildings).
• Land acquisitions and leasing for renewables projects (solar farm, battery, windfarm)
• Options to purchase, options to lease, agreements for lease and leases.
• Capital transactions including drafting and negotiating contracts of sale (for vendor and purchaser) of commercial properties and sales and acquisitions of development sites
• Leasing of commercial offices and industrial warehouses
• Property due diligence for property acquisitions and preparing due diligence reports
• Exposure to easements and land subdivisions
• A working knowledge of Victorian taxes as they relate to property transactions
• Familiarity with Victorian property legislation and Victorian land titles requirements and processes.

Capabilities:

• Experience in reviewing/advising on documents and conducting negotiations (where appropriate given your level of experience)
• Excellent drafting skills are essential.
• Proven track record of delivering excellent client service.
• Ability to build and retain strong client relationships.

Who we are
Holding Redlich is a leading national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We advise many of the country’s largest public and private organisations. We combine a strong client focus with deep industry expertise and well-established local and international connections. We are committed to excellence and take pride in delivering work of the highest quality.

Employee Benefits
At Holding Redlich, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a range of benefits to support the wellbeing and success of our team, including:

• Supportive and modern working environment, with strong professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements including family-friendly policies, purchased leave, career breaks and study leave
• Dress for your day and flexible hours
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and regular social events
• Recruitment referral bonus for team members who help grow our firm

Firm Awards & Recognition
We are proud to be recognised for our achievements and our commitment to excellence, diversity and inclusion:

• Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
• Employer of Choice – Australasian Lawyer
• Best Lawyers in Australia™ and Ones to Watch in Australia™ award recipients
• Doyle’s Guide rankings for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers and Best Firms
• Signatories to the Charter for the Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession

Community & Impact
We are committed to giving back to our community through a range of initiatives:

• Dedicated Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
• Active diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
• Member of Law Exchange International for global collaboration
• Ongoing participation in Red Cross Lifeblood donations

What’s next?
For further information, please visit our Careers website.
  
To discuss this opportunity confidentially, please contact Zoë Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9802.
  
To apply, click the “Apply” button and submit your CV, academic transcripts, and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.
  
  
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