Firm Summary White & Case is an elite global law firm serving leading companies, financial institutions and governments worldwide. Our long history as an international firm means we are perfectly placed to help our clients resolve their most complex legal challenges wherever they may be. With lawyers and staff operating from more than 47 locations, working in virtually every country of the world, we have invested heavily in building a high-quality full-service practice competing at the top of the market. We are distinguished by our on-the-ground presence in the world’s key financial markets and our strengths in handling complex cross-border work. It’s not just about our global network of offices and shared services centers; it’s the global interconnectedness of the Firm that our people, and our clients, value most. We work well together across geographic and practice boundaries. It’s one of the reasons we attract and retain cross-border work. And why we attract a diverse group of people. Our lawyers are globally minded, enterprising, collaborative and committed to excellence. Diversity is a core value of our Firm and it has been recognized with numerous awards and top rankings around the world. Our people represent 90 nationalities and speak 80 languages. Our Opportunity We are seeking an associate for the Land, Environment & Planning team specialising in property issues for Australian projects based in the Sydney office. Since our arrival in Australia in 2016 our Australian practice has grown to 34 partners and 80 lawyers across Sydney and Melbourne. Our teams work with clients in every state of Australia, across the Asia-Pacific region and around the globe on all aspects of the energy, infrastructure, power (including renewable energy) mining & metals sectors, and on high-profile public market and private equity M&A transactions. As an associate in the Land, Environment & Planning team you will have opportunities to work on high-profile matters that involve providing strategic advice on land tenure required to develop power, mining and infrastructure projects. You will also work closely with colleagues in project finance and project delivery to assist clients on tenure risks and complex land arrangements associated in financing, sale or acquisition of a project. In addition, you will link with White & Case’s global Real Estate team to assist on transactions in other jurisdictions. You will be involved in rewarding work —in terms of both the constant opportunities for learning and professional development, and the satisfaction of contributing to major projects, which have a lasting impact in Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Duties and Accountabilities1 As a member of the team, you will be involved in advising on all aspects of property/land tenure required to develop major projects. Managing due diligence requirements, drafting and reviewing legal and technical documentation Interpreting legislation, regulations, rules and guidelines Corresponding with clients and various third parties including legal advisors, banks, land registries, councils, surveyors and other government bodies Co-working with legal teams within the Firm both within and outside Australia Managing more junior lawyers on transactions Negotiating, drafting and reviewing contracts for sale, leases and other related property documents Managing registration and conveyancing requirements on land transactions across multiple jurisdictions Qualifications and attributes required Admission in Australia (or Common Law qualified and willing to qualify in Australia) PQE 3-5 Excellent understanding of real estate regulatory requirements in at least one jurisdiction of Australia National experience preferred, but not essential Familiarity with registration and settlement on PEXA Strong academic record and intellectual curiosity, creative thinker Outstanding communication and negotiation skills Strong time management skills, ability to stay calm under pressure when juggling multiple projects Excellent drafting skills and attention to detail Strong professional presence and client focus Team player and enjoys working as a part of a team Location and benefits This is an Associate role based in Sydney You will be supported by a competitive salary, hybrid working environment and wellness benefits and a generous 26-week parental leave policy