Job Description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop your career, while applying your drive, enthusiasm and expertise from day one, with support and mentoring from top-tier directors. This close-knit team believes in looking after its people, doing quality work and a positive, down-to-earth attitude and personality is a must!
What work will you be doing?
Our client encourages its lawyers to develop areas of interest and expertise, but a range of experience is also advantageous. With a focus on being a trusted advisor to local, domestic and international businesses, the role covers Corporate and Commercial law, including:
Providing quality, practical and commercial legal advice to clients
Sale and purchase of assets as well as mergers and acquisitions and property
Advice on corporate structuring and drafting corporate transactional documents (e.g. shareholders agreements)
Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
Regulatory compliance (e.g. Corporations Act, Corporate Governance, Privacy law, Competition and Consumer law and IP/IT).
To be considered you will have the following:
A positive attitude, drive to constantly improve your legal skills, and be a team player with initiative
Minimum of 5 years PQE preferred however flexibility available depending on level of experience
A strong understanding of corporate and contract law (or a willingness to learn)
Well-developed drafting skills and attention to detail
Clear and precise communication and strong interpersonal skills
Excellent time management and organisational skills
An ability to provide advice that is technically sound but also commercial
The firm offers a friendly, supportive work environment, mentoring and professional development and a genuine appreciation that there's more to life than work! You will receive a competitive remuneration package, commensurate with qualifications and experience, together with the support of an experienced and committed team (part-time applications also very welcome).
To register your interest please click "APPLY" and submit a CV and covering letter addressing the criteria. You are welcome to contact Ali Kimmorley of peoplefusion on
02 49272006 for a confidential discussion about the position.
