Senior Associate - Real Estate, Singapore

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Associate with experience and expertise in Real Estate to join our Singapore office, and work closely with our Australian team, one of the largest and most experienced real estate practices in Australia.

This role will work across the full lifecycle of commercial real estate matters, including major developments, strategic and portfolio acquisitions, disposals and capital partnering.

Our Real Estate teams advise Australian and international investors, developers, funds and corporates across office, retail, industrial, data centres, residential, build‑to‑rent, infrastructure‑adjacent and mixed‑use assets. The team is recognised for delivering integrated advice that reflects commercial realities and market dynamics.

Lawyers in the team work on headline transactions and developments and in this role, you will:

• Lead (with partner supervision) - on Australian real estate transactions (inbound and domestic).
• Draft, negotiate and review key transactional and development documentation.
• Support major real estate developments from structuring through delivery.
• Work directly with clients and collaborate across practice groups.

Applicant criteria for the position

We are looking for someone enthusiastic about contributing to Mallesons’ growth in Singapore and work closely with our Australian offices. You will have:

• A recognised legal qualification in a common law jurisdiction.
• A minimum of 7 years of proven deep experience in significant, complex and high‑value real estate transactions in the Australian real estate market, with wider regional experience viewed very favourably.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with a strong knowledge of the real estate industry - to deliver prompt and commercially astute advice
• Strong commitment to client service and well-developed relationship management ability - you will play a key role in supporting and actively developing our relationships with our clients
• Team focus to mentor junior colleagues and support other team members
• First rate experience in drafting complex agreements and allocating risk in a commercially appropriate manner
• Recognised major development experience gained in a similar environment
• Strong technical skills, sound commercial judgement and attention to detail.
• A genuine interest in complex, large‑scale real estate work.
• A strong work ethic.

Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm with almost 200years of history. Singapore is our Asia hub as we embrace opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region. We combine our top-tier capability in Australia and Singapore with an international network of relationship firms.

Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.

Why work with us?

We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It’s a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference, you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals.

Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.

Next Steps

Please click ‘Apply Now’ to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you’re applying and your resume to support your experience.

If you have any questions or need any further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Julia Lee – Resourcing Consultant ([email protected]).

If you are not a Singaporean citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Singapore.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people’s different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.

If you are unsure if you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high-quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at Mallesons.

We have a range of inclusive hiring practices – if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application, please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email [email protected].