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About the Role

Clifford Chance is seeking a highly organised and commercially minded Property Paralegal or Licensed Conveyancer to support their Real Estate practice in Sydney. This role will focus on end-to-end matter support across a range of property transactions, including acquisitions, disposals, leasing, and development matters. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with partners and lawyers on high-quality transactions, while also taking ownership of discrete conveyancing files (where appropriately qualified). The role requires a self-starter with a positive attitude and a strong willingness to learn, offering the opportunity to become the local expert and a trusted advisor within the Australian business.

Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation, review and management of property transaction documents, including contracts for sale and purchase, leases and licences, disclosure documents, and ancillary transaction documents.
Conduct and analyse title, planning, and statutory searches.
Conduct and analyse ASIC, insolvency, and litigation searches.
Coordinate with land registry services to lodge/attend to requisitions of lodged documents.
Coordinate with stamping providers to arrange for stamping of documents.
Support due diligence processes for property portfolios and large-scale transactions.
Assist with transaction coordination, including managing critical dates and conditions precedent.
Manage end-to-end commercial conveyancing files, including contract preparation and review, client and counterparty liaison, electronic settlements (PEXA and PEXA Projects), and settlement adjustments and completion statements.
Ensure compliance with NSW property law and regulatory requirements.
Act as a key point of contact for clients, agents, and external stakeholders.
Liaise with banks, brokers, land registry services, third party providers, and government authorities.
Maintain high standards of client service and responsiveness.
Maintain accurate file records and document management.
Track key milestones and ensure timely progression of matters.
Assist with billing processes and matter management.
Support continuous improvement of property processes, templates, and systems.

Requirements

Experience in a property law environment (law firm or in-house).
Strong knowledge of conveyancing processes in NSW.
Strong working knowledge of PEXA, PEXA Projects, and electronic settlements.
High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters and competing deadlines.
Commercial awareness and practical problem solving.
Strong stakeholder management and client service orientation.
Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.
Proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
Sound judgement and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Property law
Conveyancing processes in NSW
PEXA
PEXA Projects
Electronic settlements
Microsoft Office suite (Intermediate to advanced proficiency)

Location

Sydney, NSW

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Not specified

Education Level

Current NSW Conveyancer Licence or relevant tertiary qualification

About the Company

Clifford Chance has 35 offices in 25 countries, and the Perth and Sydney offices form part of the broader Asia Pacific region.
Our values-based Code of Conduct is built around five principles: Act with Integrity, Be Inclusive, Embrace Challenge, Speak Up, and Act Responsibly.
We are committed to treating all employees and job applicants fairly and equally, regardless of gender, gender identity, and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.

Equal Opportunity

At Clifford Chance, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We want everyone to experience both equality of opportunity and equality of experience, and we continue to develop inclusive and innovative ways to make that happen.
We are committed to treating all employees and job applicants fairly and equally, regardless of gender, gender identity, and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age.
This commitment applies to recruitment, pay, promotion, training, transfer, and every other aspect of employment.
The firm regularly reviews its procedures and selection criteria to ensure that decisions are based on relevant ability and merit.
We also support this commitment through a range of initiatives and networks, including those focused on LGBT, gender parity, ethnicity, and disability.