Real Estate And Development Senior Associate

About Ashurst:
Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To find out more please visit .
The Opportunity:
The Projects and Energy Transition team is looking for a Real Estate and DevelopmentSenior Associate with experience in property development, construction and infrastructure projects.
Ashurst's Projects and Energy Transition team ensures the successful delivery of projects by providing timely, innovative and commercially astute legal solutions. The team brings together a wide range of legal experts with extensive experience in infrastructure-related transactions.
Our team regularly advises the government and the private sector on their most complex projects across multiple jurisdictions and sectors. This gives our team a thorough understanding of the most challenging business issues in the market and our clients benefit from one of the most experienced teams of lawyers in the sector worldwide.
The Ashurst team is committed to providing the highest standards of service. We offer "end to end" project solutions for clients, from procurement, negotiation, contracting and delivery, to dispute minimisation and resolution. This "cradle to grave" approach advising on the full lifecycle of major projects is what sets us apart from other firms.
More information on the role and team can be found in the Job Description attached to the role on our website
Desired Skills and Experience:

• 5 + years' PAE property, construction or projects experience gained within private practice or in-house;
• Superior contract drafting ability;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills;
• Ability to be team-focused and also work independently;
• Ability to supervise and nurture junior lawyers;
• Ability to escalate issues to the responsible partner as and when required;
• A proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service and, a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships.

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.
We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.
Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.