18 Commercial & Corporate Law jobs

We are a boutique full-service law firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Due to our rapid growth, our Perth office is currently looking for a Legal Graduate to join the firm. Ideally, you will have some criminal law, family law and/or migration law experience, however, we will consider all applicants.  You should have completed your law degree and have been admitted or be close to admission, however candidates with more experience are also strongly encouraged to apply.  We provide strategic legal advice across areas including migration, administrative, family, criminal, property, conveyancing, employment, business and commercial law. You must be commercially minded and a person who upholds the core values of our firm. The successful applicant must: Have completed their law degree and PLT; Is available to work full time (08:30am - 05:00pm); Must be hardworking and loyal; Should think outside of the box; Should have an entrepreneurial spirit; Have excellent oral and written communication skills; Have a very high level of attention to detail; Have strong organisational and time management skills; Can meet deadlines and work well in a team; Be highly computer literate with advanced skills in word; Be prompt, reliable and not a clock watcher and have a willingness to excel; Have a commitment to excellence in everything that you do and most importantly have a high level of attention to detail and a passion and enthusiasm for all things related to the practice of law; Can manage competing priorities in a high volume, high pressure environment; Can work independently with minimum supervision; and Have an eagerness to learn. This is an opportunity to practice in a friendly and collegiate environment with experienced practitioners who will provide on-going professional development and mentoring.  You should have a real desire for personal development. Demonstrated experience will be an advantage but the key will be a self-motivated preparedness to learn and become fully involved in our day to day practice. This is a rare opportunity to be part of this well-regarded boutique law firm and build your client base and portfolio. Please note that only applicants meeting the criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the short-listing process. You may have more experience, we would still like to hear from you. If you are interested in this position, please send through a detailed cover letter and resume.   In your cover letter, we recommend that any applicant mention the following: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? What's your expected annual base salary? What legal software (i.e. Migration Manager, SmokeBall, Leap) have you been used? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? Have you completed a qualification in law? Do you have an interest in business development and networking? Do you have an interest in migration, criminal and family? Do you have any experience in migration, criminal and family? Are you a team player, highlight your good points? Have you ever been terminated from a place of employment, if so please explain why?

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On the hunt for a career move where you work 1 on 1 with Partners on various legal transactions and advice? Career opportunity for a talented lawyer!   An exceptional opportunity exists for a switched on, focused Graduate. You will work across the firm’s various disciplines including Property & Projects, Litigation & Insolvency and Corporate & Commercial, exposing you to a variety of quality matters. Working directly with encouraging and experienced Partners and senior practitioners, you will enjoy excellent mentoring and training.   As part of our team we will expect you to be proactive and client centric, producing quality, accurate legal work in a timely manner.  This is a genuine opportunity to develop and enhance your technical skills in a supportive environment.   Duties and Responsibilities  Matter related responsibilities  General conduct of Court proceedings in all courts Undertaking property and commercial transactions Drafting a wide variety of legal documents Establish and maintain strong professional working relationships with clients including providing advice as is appropriate to your level of experience. Under supervision, you will be asked to demonstrate your ability to operate within, understand and respond to complex legal procedures.   Qualifications and Skill Base LLB or equivalent (recently graduated or soon to graduate)   Personal Attributes Self-motivated and result driven individual Ability to think commercially Excellent time management skills Good communicator and approachable manner Excellent drafting and written communication skills Willing and flexible in regard to adapting to evolving business needs Ability to review priorities and work to operational deadlines Genuine team player   A competitive salary is on offer as well as a firm culture which promotes work/life balance.   Please apply for this role via the Seek advertisement.   Applications to include; Cover Letter, CV and a copy of your full academic transcript. Applications without a transcript will not be progressed.   Only direct candidates will be accepted at this time.   Applicants must have Australian Residency.   We respectfully advise only applicants being progressed will be contacted.

TurksLegal is an award-winning, specialist law firm with 34 partners and over 180 staff across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane offices. We operate in all jurisdictions in Australia. Our Melbourne office has an excellent opportunity for a motivated Graduate Lawyer to join the team on a one year rotation program through the following practice groups: Life Insurance Superannuation and Advice General insurance Commercial  At the conclusion of the rotation program, a permanent position may be offered in one of these practice groups. The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and focused individual with strong academic achievements. At TurksLegal, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Candidates are required to hold a current practising certificate or have completed a Practical Training Course. Preference will be given to applicants who have strong academic records and previous work experience. To apply, please submit a current CV and an academic transcript. For further information please contact Elena Hristovska on (02)8257 5773 Please note only candidates shortlisted for the role will be contacted.

TurksLegal is an award-winning, specialist law firm with 34 partners and over 160 staff across our Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane offices. We operate in all jurisdictions in Australia. Our Sydney office has an excellent opportunity for a motivated Graduate Lawyer to join the team on a one year rotation program through the following practice groups: Life Insurance Superannuation and Advice General insurance Commercial At the conclusion of the rotation program, a permanent position may be offered in one of these practice groups. The successful candidate will need to be an energetic, driven and focused individual with strong academic achievements. At TurksLegal, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and an excellent team environment renowned for its collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities. Candidates are required to hold a current practising certificate or have completed a Practical Training Course. Preference will be given to applicants who have strong academic records and previous work experience. To apply, please submit a current CV and an academic transcript. For further information please contact Elena Hristovska on (02)8257 5773 Please note only candidates shortlisted for the role will be contacted

Graduate Lawyer Asparq Legal is part of a multi-disciplined professional services practice in Camberwell, Victoria comprising legal, accounting, financial planning and general insurance. Established in 2016 through the acquisition of an existing commercial practice, Asparq Legal (formerly Lanyon Partners Legal) focusses primarily on the provision of a wide range of legal services for business and corporate entities (franchising, education, business structures, mergers and acquisitions, commercial agreements, employment, intellectual property, governance, company secretarial) together with private advisory services encompassing conveyancing, wills, estate planning, probate, trusts, superannuation and seniors’ law. We are located adjacent to Camberwell station and the iconic Camberwell shopping and restaurant precinct. The Role We are currently seeking a Graduate Lawyer to join our team. In this role, you will provide support to our team of lawyers primarily through the provision of legal research and advice, drafting of commercial agreements, assisting in litigation and gaining an understanding of the requirements of our clients. You will also participate in in-house training programs and in practice development initiatives. You Our ideal candidate will: be admitted or nearing admission; be a good communicator with excellent client service skills; have the ability to learn quickly and adapt; demonstrate commerciality and be motivated; and pride themselves on their eye for detail. To be successful you must be energetic, hardworking and service-oriented, and enjoy working as part of a team. Asparq Legal provides competitive remuneration and an outstanding working environment. If you are looking to begin your career and want to join a growing firm, we would be pleased to receive your cover letter and résumé to legal@asparq.com.au .

Rosendorff Lawyers – Graduate or Junior Commercial/Litigation Lawyer Short term role with potential to convert to long term position Our Firm Rosendorff Lawyers is dynamic, friendly commercial law practice located on St. Kilda Road Melbourne. The Role We are looking for an intelligent, proactive and friendly solicitor who has been admitted or close to being admitted to join our firm. The successful candidate will be working across a range of interesting commercial and litigious matters, including commercial litigation, insolvency law, insurance law, construction disputes and real estate transactions. Intended commencement date is immediate. The firm clients are from a broad cross section of the community. You will receive mentoring and the opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting, challenging matters. The candidate The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated, adaptable and organised.   You will have: been admitted or close to being admitted; excellent drafting skills; A second language preferable but not essential; the ability to work under pressure; the willingness to learn from constructive feedback; common sense; ability to apply your knowledge to real life situations and think commercially; honesty in all your dealings; strong academic results from a reputable law school; and be an Australian permanent resident The appeal of the position is the variety of work, the opportunity to ‘get your hands dirty’ at the coalface of commercial law, learn quickly under skilled and experienced supervision, and the culture of the firm. To apply/More Information         Please forward your resume, an authenticated transcript of your results and a one-page cover letter to  brett@rosendorff.com.au  setting out how your skills would be suitable for this role.

S&A Legal (Silberstein & Associates) is a boutique legal practice located at Circular Quay.  It has been a finalist in the Australian Law Awards for three consecutive years in two categories:  Boutique Law Firm of the year and Managing Partner of the Year.  In this position you will work closely with  Rob Silberstein as your professional mentor.    We are searching for a recent graduate - 2yrs PQE who has a proven and demonstrated interest in intellectual property law, commercial law and litigation.  The successful applicant will be working on a high profile trade mark litigation matter, as well as corporate and commercial litigation matters.  Our clients include large multinational organisations, high profile individuals, domestic companies, inventors and entrepreneurs. This position is hands on.  You will be liaising with barristers, interacting with clients and providing high level legal support to the senior team.  It is a fast paced environment.  You must feel comfortable with perfection and working to tight deadlines.  Selection criteria:  You must have a dual qualification law degree and be able to practise law (or soon be able to) in NSW;  A second degree in either  Science  (Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Life-Sciences, medical science, pharmacology) or an Engineering background will be highly regarded when we shortlist candidates; You must have chosen electives focusing on business/commercial law and intellectual property during your law degree. Proven drafting skills; Excellent work ethic; Ability to work as a team; and An attention to detail  All applicants must include the following: Short cover note - no more than three paragraphs, outlining why you should be considered for this role;   Your most recent resume; and A full academic transcript.  Application is by email only. 

GMH Legal is a progressive, small sized firm where you can expect to be in contact with the principal solicitor on a day to day basis.  GMH Legal is based in the St. George area.  Our firm specialises in litigation, property law, migration law, corporate law and other general areas. We have 2 roles available for PLT placements or practical experience. We are looking for enthusiastic students in the second half of their degree, who wish to gain practical experience in a busy law firm and to provide support to our legal team.  You will be required to provide legal and administrative support to the team and undertake legal research and paralegal duties under supervision, and you will be working with clientele from a wide variety of backgrounds. Applicants are expected to have the following skills: attention to detail excellent people skills with an outgoing and professional personality proactive good time management, research and computer skills are essential. The ideal candidate will be someone who is hard-working and has the ability to prioritise matters. Positions commence   immediately. Please note that these positions are unpaid. The position is part time for 1 to 2 days a week for 3 months.   Please forward a CV and cover letter to sviatos@gmhlegal.com  

Make your mark in the newly created position of Practice Manager! Excellent opportunity to work in a friendly team and enjoy wellness initiatives such as fresh fruit, monthly massages and strong commitment to ensuring all staff have a good work/life balance. About us Linton Pitt Lawyers has delivered superior legal services to both individuals and large corporate clients for more than 15 years. Our boutique firm is a recognised leader in the areas of debt recovery and corporate insolvency. Alongside our core practice areas, our experienced legal team provides advice in the areas of property law and conveyancing, employment and discrimination law, wills and estates, personal injury and family law. We are proud to be a subsidiary of Central Finance and pride ourselves on our friendly, positive and supportive workplace. The role Working closely with the Solicitor Director and coordinating with departments in Central Finance, you will be responsible for the seamless day to day running of the practice, including: Ensuring compliance with corporate governance principles and company values Business Development and assisting the firm to win new work Strategy and department goal setting and tracking Driving quality control and compliance management in conjunction with the compliance team Marketing and client communications Liaising with the Professional Development Coordinator to provide training and development support and coordinating CPD points management. Coordinating employee engagement and HR activities Project management General administration About you As the successful candidate, you will have: Minimum of 2 years' experience in practice or administration management in a legal firm Exceptional leadership and communication skills The vision to identify opportunities to improve systems and processes Strong organisational skills Commercial and strategic focus and a passion for working with the legal profession The ability to build quality relationships with internal and external stakeholders Moderate computer skills and ideally, experience with LEAP legal software The perks Our employee experience program includes plenty of staff events and team lunches, wellness initiatives such as fresh fruit, monthly massages, bring your dog to work days, a commitment to sound ergonomics, as well as loads of other fun and goofy stuff all year round. We believe that life is too short not to enjoy the place we work. When you're not eating fruit and relaxing with a massage, you'll also enjoy: Close on-street parking and a quick walk to Gordon train station Leafy views and a lovely modern office A genuinely friendly team with a great culture Our values We live and breathe our core family values: ·         Build Relationships ·         Live a Life of Integrity ·         Blend Professionalism with Authenticity ·         Embrace and Drive Change ·         Deliver Client Service Excellence ·         Every Role is Powerful – Own Yours! ·         Help Others Applications If this role interests you and you would like to work in a welcoming and supportive team, apply for this role by sending your resume and a covering letter.  Best of luck!

Are you looking for a role where you can work standard hours, bring your dog to work, enjoy massages and maybe even try a yoga session? Look no further - Linton Pitt Lawyers could be the place for you. About Linton Pitt Lawyers Linton Pitt Lawyers is a multi-faceted general law practice with an established reputation in the areas of Commercial and Corporate Litigation, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law, Property Law and Wills & Estates. We have ongoing, well established partnerships that have been in place for many years servicing financial institutions, small businesses, international banks and local government (councils) and individuals. We are proud to be a subsidiary of Central Finance Management Group and pride ourselves on our friendly, positive and supportive workplace where we focus on results, employee engagement, client satisfaction and recognising performance. The role An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial and Corporate Litigation Lawyer  to join our team. In this position you will be required to provide high level advice to clients in the area of Corporate and Commercial Litigation. You will report directly to the Solicitor Director and your key responsibilities will include: Advising and liaising with clients generally Corresponding with solicitors and other professionals Court attendances in various jurisdictions Preparing evidence and courts documents File management and record keeping Providing guidance to junior solicitors Liaising with key internal and external stakeholders and colleagues To succeed in this role, you will be highly organised and able to work collaboratively within a small team.  You will have: 3 to 5 years PQE in Corporate and Commercial law Proven business development skills Excellent analytical and research skills Willingness to contribute to a positive work environment  and to share your expertise with the team The ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines Outstanding attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy Proficiency with LEAP legal software is preferred The ability to work autonomously and under pressure when needed A professional approach and an ability to provide exemplary customer service. You will also have a current practising certificate and an established network of clientele and legal professionals. The perks Our employee experience program includes staff events and team lunches, wellness initiatives such as fresh fruit, monthly massages, flu shots, bring your dog to work days, a commitment to sound ergonomics, as well as loads of other fun and goofy bonuses all year round. We believe that life is too short not to enjoy your work place. When you’re not eating fruit and relaxing with a massage, you’ll also enjoy: Close on-street parking and a quick walk to Gordon train station Leafy views and a lovely modern office A genuinely friendly team with a great culture Our values We live and breathe our core family values: Build Relationships Live a Life of Integrity Blend Professionalism with Authenticity Embrace and Drive Change Deliver Client Service Excellence Every Role is Powerful – Own Yours! Help Others Applications If this role interests you and you would like to work in a welcoming and supportive team, apply for this role by sending your resume and a covering letter.  Best of luck!

Vista Legal is offering a full-time solicitor role in Commercial Law to law graduate commence from 15 November 2019. The successful candidate will possess Fluent in English Good attention to details and time management skills Ability to work effectively to tight deadlines Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team Position Description Conduct legal research and make enquiries with relevant parties/departments etc; Correspond and liaise with clients and other relevant parties; Take instructions from supervisor while applying judgment to propose solutions to day-to-day problems; Manage legal documents and maintain proper filing; Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; Exhibit self-motivation and self-management; A positive attitude and willingness to learn; Experience with LEAP would be preferable, but not essential. Vista Legal is committed to offering the successful applicant an opportunity to grow, learn and progress under sound mentorship and guidance.   Salary will be negotiated based on level of experience.

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.  

We are an established boutique law firm looking for an intelligent, honest, dedicated law graduate/Conveyancer to join our property team to support our solicitors.  The ideal candidate will have  at least1 yea r full-time legal secretary experience and have a full understanding of a conveyancing transaction.  Attention to detail and a great work ethic are paramount in this role.  This role also requires your great organisational skills, computer skills, excellent communication skills and happy demeanour. Cantonese/ Mandarin speaker is highly regarded. We recognise your hard work and initiative. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and capability. To apply, please send your resume and covering letter together with your latest academic transcript to  hr@cksd.com.au

RMJ Lawyers is a boutique Law Firm based in Bankstown, NSW. Our practice specializes in Family Law, Commercial & Property Law, and Wills & Estate Law. We currently have a vacancy for a student looking to complete their PLT placement to help assist our lawyers. The position is voluntary part-time for a minimum of two days a week. Please send a copy of your resume, together with a covering letter and confirmation of the days you are able to work to: RMJlawyers@outlook.com  Please do not call the office - we will contact you for an interview once we receive your email.