17 Commercial & Corporate Law jobs

Franchise Ease is offering full-time or part-time internships to students undergoing their Practical Legal Training. Interns assist staff in a broad range of franchise advisory, property conveyancing, general commercial work and immigration matters. The successful candidate will possess: Good attention to detail and time management skills A strong ability to learn IT processes associated with the delivery of legal services Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills A resolute belief in paperless law firms Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with pressure to deliver work to high standards and tight deadlines Team player with energy, flexibility and integrity The responsibilities encompass: File administration and management. Liaising with clients and lawyers. Drafting correspondence and document preparation. Managing files (both electronic and hard copy). Developing knowledge on various areas of law, with a focus on franchising, general commercial, conveyancing and property, and immigration matters. This is a volunteer position. Applicants seeking Part-Time work will considered and are encouraged to apply. In order to apply please send through your resume and a cover letter. In your cover letter please include your background, how far you have progressed with your studies, and what your favourite colour m&m is and why you think we are asking that, and what interests you about commercial law. In return, we offer a unique learning opportunity through delivering “hands-on” experience in a dynamic boutique law firm, combined with active mentoring from our highly innovative legal team, with the potential for an ongoing role subsequent to the placement.

We are a Sydney CBD law firm. We are seeking a solicitor who can work more independently in the areas of property law, commercial law and commercial litigation.   Preference will be given to a candidate with excellent IT and communication skills. 

Paralegal / Personal Assistant  ERA Legal, is a law firm specialising in insolvency, commercial law and litigation.  We  are looking for a highly motivated person to join our team as a trainee paralegal / personal assistant.  This is a full-time position that is suitable for a highly motivated student studying part-time or off campus for an LLB, Juris Doc., Dip.Law (LPAB) or similar qualification to join our legal support team.  Flexible working hours can be negotiated to accommodate coursework deadlines and exams. This position will offer you the opportunity to get a head start on your colleagues by working in a hands on capacity within the legal profession whilst studying.  Candidates must have at least 3 full semesters of study remaining.  Working closely with our team of solicitors, our paralegals / personal assistants are heavily involved in a variety of legal and administrative tasks.  Specific activities include: legal research and drafting; preparation and filing of court documents, affidavits, exhibits and briefs; transcription and proofreading; reviewing incoming correspondence;   diary management; working with solicitors to ensure critical deadlines are met.     Successful candidate attributes: Previous experience in the legal industry, particularly in the areas of litigation and commercial law will be an advantage but not critical; however to be considered for this role you must: be highly self-driven / motivated; demonstrate significant initiative; be extremely diligent in the approach to your work;   be able to touch type at least 60 wpm; If you meet the above criteria and you are excited by this opportunity, then please send your CV, a current academic transcript (where available) together with a covering letter letting us know why you are the right person for this job to law@eralegal.com.au While all applications will be reviewed, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted. Further information about our firm can be found on our website www.eralegal.com.au

The team is involved in high-profile commercial disputes, litigation, investigations and inquiries and they provide sophisticated and strategic litigation and dispute resolution services across a broad range of areas. This role needs prior experience include managing a range of litigation and commercial matters including insolvency, property, commercial, and contractual disputes, and drafting commercial agreement. You will be involved in briefing and liaising with counsel, drafting correspondence, preparing advices, preparing witness and expert evidence, legal research, trail preparation, drafting court documents and assisting with the conduct of litigation proceedings.  You will be involved to draft commercial contract upon request as well. You will work alongside a senior partner who will provide support and mentoring, whilst allowing you autonomy to manage the files. You will also work closely with clients and Counsel and as such strong communication skills are essential.   The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years PAE in a similar role, strong communication skills, high attention to detail, well-developed analytical and drafting skills and excellent client management skills. You will also need strong organisational skills, the ability to work autonomously and in a team, fluent in mandarin speaking and writing. Please email your resume to info@tahotalaw.com.au .

We are a well-established boutique law firm looking for successful candidates to fill the following positions:   PLT placement This role involves a wide range of practical tasks such as court documents filing, assisting with legal research, basic conveyancing practice and family law practice, liaising with clients and providing general administrative support to our lawyers. Attention to details and a great work ethic are paramount in this role.  This role includes the opportunity to gain great experience and to grow within the firm after the completion of PLT. In your cover letter, please indicate how many days you are required to complete PLT. 2. Conveyancer The ideal candidate will have  at least 1 year  full-time legal secretary experience and have a full understanding of a conveyancing transaction. This role requires your great organisational skills, computer skills, excellent communication skills and happy demeanour.  We recognise your hard work and initiative. Salary varies with experience. To apply, please send your resume and covering letter together with your latest academic transcript (for law graduate only) to  hr@cksd.com.au  

ACME H & L Legal seeks a dedicated team player to join its busy firm as Practical Legal Trainee (PLT) / Paralegal / a Junior Lawyer. These positions are available at our Sydney office.    PLT Position ACME H & L Legal (Sydney Office)   Responsibilities include drafting correspondence and emails, conducting legal research, photocopying and scanning and assisting our solicitors with other administrative and legal tasks.  You will receive on the job training from our solicitors. This is an unpaid position.  You must be available to work a minimum of 3 days per week.    Junior Lawyer Position ACME H & L Legal (Sydney Office)   Review and drafting legal documents.  Sound legal research and analytically skills; Comprehensive legal knowledge, in particular knowledge in property law. We are a fast growing busy law firm located at CBD Sydney. We are now looking for a candidate with 1 year + PQE experience to fill in a full time solicitor position.   You will have excellent organisational and time management skills, initiative and the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in a confident and professional manner.  You will have strong English drafting skills and also the ability to speak and write Mandarin and/or Cantonese (although not essential).    ACME H & L Legal currently has offices in Sydney and Hong Kong.  Our firm advises both local and international clients.   To apply, please email a cover letter setting out your interest in working at ACME H & L Legal and your suitability for the role, together with your CV to  admin@acmehllegal.com.au . Please include in your application when you are available to start and which days of the week you can commit to.  Due to the volume of applicants, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Lawpath is the fastest-growing SaaS legal platform in Australia, disrupting a $100B industry and shaping the future of legal services. We have an exciting new opportunity available for a hungry sales rep to help us on our journey to becoming a household name and save millions for everyday Australians. Lawpath allows Australian SMBs access to legal services at a fraction of the time, cost and complexity of the traditional legal system. We have recently received capital from LegalZoom (the world's largest legal tech company) to accelerate our spot as Australia's leading legal service startup. With multiple awards in our pockets, we have regularly been listed as one of Australia’s fastest growing legal startups to watch. To date, we have helped more than 100,000 customers save $100m+ in legal fees! In a period of rapid growth, we have an opportunity for a professional, engaging and talented phone based sales person to join the sales team (we have a team of 15 currently). This role has a clear career progression & there will be ongoing training. This is a full-time permanent role where you will be based in our Surry Hills office (close to Central Station). You'll be joining a progressive company at the forefront of Legal technology and have the opportunity to grow and develop with us.   IN THIS ROLE YOU'LL BE Working as an integral member of the Sales Team, you will be responsible for initiating new relationships by; Calling warm leads and generating a pipeline of prospects - no cold calling! Focusing on selling fast-moving subscription products to SMB customers Profiling businesses and successfully reaching out to decision makers Generating new opportunities and converting them into paying Lawpath subscribers Achieving KPIs including targeted calls daily and new business volume Developing and maintaining customer relationships, and influencing repeat business Maintaining quality data in our CRM (SalesForce) for timely and accurate reporting Participating in team training and fun events Having the opportunity to become a Sales team leader and build a team under you   THE PERSON You’re a self-starter with a minimum of 1-2 years experience selling SaaS (preferably legal, but we’re happy to teach the right person) You have an ability to connect with, and impart valuable information to decision makers by phone / email You have a genuine, approachable style with an overriding desire to make a positive difference for our clients You have experience at a startup or in a scrappy, fast-moving culture You are extremely well organised and able to work autonomously - no micromanagement here! You want to be part of a ambitious team (35 people) that set and achieve big goals You’re able to apply proactive and strategic problem solving techniques You have an ability to forward-think and pre-empt potential and actual challenges You enjoy being acknowledged and rewarded for your efforts You maintain exemplary professional service levels at all times and combine this with a great work ethic You can share IP & knowledge across the group You’re able to support others within the group You can identify and suggest opportunities that contribute to the improvement of efficiency, operations, and company culture   BENEFITS Friday night catch-ups (with music and drinks) Great office location in Surry Hills close to Bars, Cafes and Transport Ping pong table, Chill out zone and office dog Training and conferences allowance Daily fresh fruit (and Lollies!)   If this sounds like your next career move then please apply. 

Lawpath creates tools that empower anyone to access legal services and understand the law. Our goal is to democratise the law and allow anyone to access legal services at a fraction of the time, cost and complexity of traditional legal services. Lawpath is driven by a group of talented individuals, sharing an incredible culture and a unique practice of inter-disciplinary collaboration. We are always looking for talented individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to join our team. Document Automation Team The recruitment team is motivated by the passion to recognise rising talent. Our year-round program places the best students in a structured 12-week program to focus on all things legal drafting and document automation. Interns will grow technically and personally through their experiences with their mentor, manager and team. This a rare opportunity for talented students to exercise their research and critical thinking skills while helping develop the technology that makes our platform the first of its kind in Australia. Beyond the tech and business side of things, lnterns will also be gaining experience in more traditional legal areas such as contract drafting, legal research and client advisory.  Instead of photocopying or going to fetch coffee all day, you will be involved in the critical functions of the organisation and your work will affect the overall accomplishment of Lawpath’s goals. Law students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. PLT students are also highly encouraged to apply!   Qualifications Currently studying a law degree or PLT student Strongly desired Strong interest in legal technology and non-traditional legal services Familiarity with NewLaw and legal technology Previous legal experience Interest in coding Ability to work independently and in teams Passionate, energetic, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Responsibilities Researching a wide range of legal documents Drafting legal documents such as resolutions, waivers, non-disclosure agreements, employment agreements etc. Formatting documents for readability and concision Converting documents into usable code for online consumption Assisting in the development and testing of new products   Who we are Lawpath is Australia’s largest online legal services provider, and we’re always coming up with new ways to disrupt the legal industry. We work with over 1000 Australian lawyers to provide efficient and effective legal services and have more than 200 legal documents on our platform. We provide legal solutions to clients for a fraction of the cost and complexity of traditional law firms.  At Lawpath you will be a part of a diverse team that has experience working for giants like LegalZoom, LexisNexis, Apple, Getty Images, Yahoo!, Bigcommerce, Tom Waterhouse, and Minter Ellison. You will work at the intersection of the legal and tech teams at our company to gain both traditional and more cutting-edge legal skills. Whilst this role is unpaid, it is rich in experience and many of our stellar interns end up being offered paid positions in the team. We're flexible when it comes to your working hours and promote a flexible and positive work culture that aims to nurture and grow talent. Residency Requirements All candidates will be considered including international students. Application procedure Please email your CV, Cover letter, and academic transcript to will@lawpath.com.au . We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so the sooner you apply, the better!  

If you are an older new graduate lawyer who has completed PLT, has a previous area of expertise, are able to source and manage your own client base, and are looking for a flexible, practical, performance-based opportunity, we may be a good fit for you. Our solicitors have backgrounds in other professional areas, are members of diverse communities, are able to network within those circles to develop business, work from home or remote locations, and are remunerated on a performance basis.  They are supported by the latest technology, office locations around Australia, and peers with knowledge of most areas of law to assist where needed. As a new graduate lawyer, you will work with the Principal to develop your chosen area of expertise.  You will source your own work, and be supervised in the delivery of services to clients to the point you are able to run matters on your own, but still have assistance and advice when needed.  Our vision is to get you operational as quickly as possible so you can practice law to a professional and commercial standard.  We appreciate that takes work on both our parts but anticipate you will be a quick learner. Employment can be on a part, full-time, or contract basis, with remuneration based on the work produced by you.  We don’t keep count of your hours worked, we don’t need to see you in the office at 9, but we do expect you to be productive. This role is not suitable to a new graduate without strong networking abilities and existing ties into community.  If you are not skilled in another area with strong business acumen, or do not know how to source work, please do not apply as you will not fit our model.

Background At Domain Legal each member has invested heavily in their area of expertise and has a strong passion for excellence. They work closely with each other to ensure every matter is treated with the utmost skill and expediency. This also transfers into close communication with their clients.  Opportunity Domain Legal are a growing law firm looking for a full-time talented graduate/junior solicitor to join their team. They are a general purpose boutique firm so the position will involve exposure to a variety of legal areas, with a particular focus on property, commercial and immigration law. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes: Be resourceful and quick-thinking Have excellent legal knowledge and analytical skills Have excellent written communication skills and legal drafting prowess Take pride in their work and apply a high level of attention to detail Motivation to learn and improve You will be joining an ambitious team which places a high importance on giving excellent client service. The firm has been a finalist in the New Zealand Law Award for each of the past 4 years and staff have developed notable reputations in the industry. Domain Legal believe that learning is a vital part of legal practice and so place a high importance on continued self-improvement in all their staff. This includes working closely with junior staff to improve their skills and confidence. Due to the planned growth of the firm, there may be multiple positions available. If you think you would fit well into the team, please get in touch today.

Apex Lawyers is a boutique law firm situated in Sydney CBD, specialising in Property and Commercial transactions. We are now seeking Mandarin speaking students who wish to complete their Practical Legal Training on full-time basis, commencing immediately. You will be working in fast paced environment under supervision, our team members are more than happy to assist you in your career development. Successful candidates need to be punctual, reliable, have good time management skills and self-motivated. Your duties may include but not limited to the followings: File management Drafting legal documents Ordering searches Data entry and document filing General administration tasks Legal research   In this role you will gain valuable experience while satisfying the practical experience requirements of The College of Law.

Sydney Stock Exchange (SSX) The Market Supervision unit of SSX is the front line team that oversees activity on the exchange. It is responsible for monitoring and overseeing the compliance of listed companies and brokers with SSX's Operating Rules to ensure the SSX market is operated in a fair, orderly and transparent manner, and that companies listed on the exchange are suitable to be public, listed entities. This entry-level role is ideal for a young professional wishing to forge a career in the Financial Services industry within a fast growing and ambitious business. This individual must possess the ability to work well in a team and be willing to support the overall strategy and goals of the company and contribute to the success of the business. Your insight of Australian legal frameworks, corporate and commercial law and their importance in the proper governance of companies will be invaluable in your daily work, and you will get exposure to a range of challenges and projects that you can apply your energy and knowledge of the law to. An understanding of business commerce, accounting or financial concepts would be ideal (although not essential), and the role is very suited to someone who has combined Law/Commerce undergrad qualifications. Key Roles & Responsibilities Assist in the due diligence and background assessment of companies and brokers applying to be listed or to trade on the exchange. This includes arranging independent background checks and conducting due diligence of companies that have lodged an application, reviewing supporting documents submitted by applicants, and assessing their suitability to be listed based on the SSX's criteria; Assist in monitoring listed companies’ compliance with Listing Rules, in particular: their commitment to good corporate governance practices their continuous disclosure obligations their corporate financial position their compliance with relevant parts of the Corps Act their material corporate transactions; Assist in monitoring the regulatory environment and updating the Unit's governance policies and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose and reflect changes in the regulations and business environment Maintain a working relationship with key stakeholders in the ASIC Market Infrastructure team, and assist them with enquiries and queries when required

As we are experiencing a period of organic growth, we are looking to recruit  two  talented and enthusiastic solicitors to join our expanding law firm. We practice in the areas of commercial litigation, family law, property, wills and estates and migration law. Our client base includes both corporate and individual clients.   The role You must be able to: Work autonomously on cases including obtaining instructions from clients, conducting due diligence, research and carrying out the work required. Communicate effectively with clients to gather information required in drafting and reviewing legal documents such as affidavits, commercial purchase contracts, lease agreements and wills, Work collaboratively with colleagues; Have desire to expand and develop your knowledge in various fields of law; Participate in developing the Davityan Lawyers brand by representing the firm and contributing to brand development strategies.   Eligibility Admitted as a lawyer in NSW and/or Hold a NSW practicing certificate; At least 12 months experience in at least one of the following practice areas: immigration law, commercial litigation, property or family law Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the firm; Excellent communications skills (written and verbal) and an engaging personality; The selected candidate will have a great work ethic, high level of adaptability and excellent people skills. Salary is commensurate with experience. To apply: Please email application to  info@davityanlawyers.com . Applications must include the following: cover letter, CV, academic transcript and current practicing certificate. Only applicants meeting the criteria will be contacted.  The positions will remain open until suitable candidates have been recruited.  

Davityan Lawyers is an expanding Sydney-based law firm with an opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic individuals for Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement. We practice in the areas of commercial litigation, family law, migration law, wills and estates and dispute resolution. Our client base includes both commercial and individual clients. The Position We are currently offering two Practical Legal Training (PLT) placements to final year and recently graduated law students. You will be working as part of a team of solicitors and other support staff on commercial, family and migration matters. This placement satisfies the practical experience requirements for admission as a Solicitor in NSW.  Responsibilities include assisting our solicitors with: Legal research; Administrative duties such as scanning, filing and opening folders; Drafting emails, submissions, wills and court documents; Preparing costs agreements and disclosures; Preparing and lodging visa applications, merits review applications, judicial review applications and other related applications Eligibility: Recently completed or in final year of law degree; Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues as well as individually; Good work ethic with a pro-active and can-do attitude; Strong attention to detail; The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving skills; Display good organisation and time management skills; and Have desire to expand and develop your knowledge in various fields of law. To apply: Please email your resume, academic transcript and cover letter to  info@davityanlawyers.com . We will also consider candidates with part-time availability. Please provide details of your availability in your cover letter.  This vocational placement will remain open until suitable candidates are found.