15 Commercial & Corporate Law jobs

About our firm:    Juris Cor Legal is a fast growing Sydney-based law firm with a strong focus on commercial litigation.  About the role    As a Senior Associate with Juris Cor Legal you will be working in a small but tight knit team. You will report directly to the Principal Solicitor and have autonomy to direct your own cases. You will be responsible for: client management; drafting court documents and correspondence; attending Court; liaising with Counsel; working closely with junior solicitors and paralegals; and maintaining an accurate and up to date record of costs and fees. About you    It is crucial that you have a passion for litigation. Please consider the following criteria carefully, and demonstrate how you address all of these qualities in your cover letter: 2 or more years of independent practice in litigation; have superior written and verbal communication skills; be able to work independently and in a team; and have an eye for details and strategic thinking. Native Mandarin Speaker About Remuneration    60k-80k negotiable annual package based on your experience; and further based incentives for individuals with their own client base will be provided.    

About us Etheringtons Solicitors has a 30 year history of providing great legal services to people and businesses. We believe technology can make us a more cost-effective legal practice, and we also know that nothing can replace the comfort and clarity of talking through issues with your own lawyer. We believe this is what makes us such a long-standing choice for North Sydney and the northern suburbs and beaches. Our practice areas include commercial, property, family law and litigation.  About the opportunity We have an opportunity for a law graduate who is looking to kick-start their legal career. This is a perfect developmental role where you will learn and be mentored by experienced practitioners in various practice areas. This is a full-time position. About you You will be a recent law graduate and undertaking PLT on a part-time basis.  You will be versatile, energetic and enjoy working with people, both clients and staff.  You are keen to grow your legal knowledge, experience and skill set working in a smaller firm where you learn and be mentored by senior lawyers.  You will be eager to support, grow and learn. You will be deadline driven, organised, efficient, proactive and confident.  You will supervise other clerks and be willing to attend to reception duties, filing and archiving when required.  The rest North Sydney is a bustling yet relaxed CBD, close to the North Shore and northern beaches. Our office is close to the station and shops. We are a friendly team and there is plenty of room for your career to grow with us here.

Alpha Lawyers is currently looking for law students or PLT students who can speak Korean and work part-time as a paralegal.  Alpha Lawyers is a trustworthy and passionate commercial law firm based in the heart of Hornsby, NSW. Our firm is run by highly skilled and experienced lawyers in a broad range of legal disciplines with a high degree of practical knowledge and skills. As Jane specialises in property law, it will be mostly conveyancing work. The tasks for a paralegal include: liaising with clients for purchase/sale matters corresponding with solicitors of other parties and real estate agents for the clients managing incoming and outgoing phone calls ordering government certificates and preparing settlement packages drafting proposed Contract for the Sale of Land booking and attending settlement and performing general administrative duties For those who are interested, please forward your CV and a cover letter to  jkimalpha@gmail.com Applicants who can start immediately will be given preference.

Call for applications for the roles of Law Clerk (General) and Law Clerk (Special Projects), Legal Division, Department of Education and Training These roles provide an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience working as a law clerk in the government sector. The roles are open to all university students who are currently enrolled in an LLB or JD (second year or later) and to those who are undertaking or have graduated from a practical legal training (PLT) course. The current opportunities are detailed below and in summary, are as follows: Law Clerk (General) roles; and Law Clerk (Special Projects) roles. These opportunities offer attractive remuneration at a VPSG2 hourly rate of $33.09. The roles are based in East Melbourne at the Department of Education and Training ( DET ) and commence in October/November 2019. Who are we? DET leads the delivery of education and development services to children, young people and adults both directly through government schools and indirectly through the regulation and funding of early childhood services, non-government schools and training programs.  DET develops and implements Victorian Government policy on early childhood services, school education and training and higher education services. DET also manage Victorian government schools and drive improvement in primary and secondary government education.   Further information about DET is available at www.education.vic.gov.au . Why work for us? You will have the opportunity to work closely with a variety of staff in the Legal Division across fields of expertise including litigation, negligence, discrimination and employment law, family law, human rights law, commercial and property law, privacy law, governance and legislative and regulatory reform. You will be able to explore the benefits of working in a large in house legal department, gain practical legal experience, acquire insight into a career in government law, experience our collegiate and professional culture and understand the variety of work performed by lawyers in the Legal Division. What are we looking for? The current Law Clerk opportunities at DET are as follows: Law Clerk (General) We are seeking university students who are currently enrolled in an LLB or JD (full time and in second year or later) and those who are undertaking or have graduated from a PLT course to join our pool of talented law clerks in DET’s Legal Division for 1-2 days per week. The successful applicants will have achieved strong academic results in a university to date (i.e. a minimum weighted average mark of 75% in their law studies) subject to other special circumstances criteria set out below. The successful applicants will also be available to start as soon as required. Law Clerk (Special Projects) We are seeking university students who are currently enrolled in an LLB or JD (second year or later) and those who are undertaking or have graduated from a PLT course, who are available to work on an as needed basis, in short term, full time roles for special projects that arise at DET. The successful applicants may also be asked to assist with the general law clerk pool when it is short staffed. As a successful candidate for either the Law Clerk (General) or Law Clerk (Special Projects) positions, you will: be highly motivated, able to demonstrate strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, as well as pride in performing professional work; have the ability to be agile, manage multiple tasks and prioritise those tasks to effectively get the job done; and have an eye for detail and an ability to meet deadlines in a busy work environment.  Your role may include: litigation support (e.g. preparing chronologies, case summaries, briefs to counsel); assisting with responding to subpoenas and other requests for information; undertaking legal research (e.g. case law, searching Gazette notices and Hansard and other Parliamentary materials); reviewing less complex contractual terms and DET policies and guidelines; preparation of draft documents for Ministers, Parliament and the Executive Council; assisting with publication of various legal documents (e.g. Gazette notices); ad hoc reporting and administration for the Division; project work (usually legal support for a client driven task); and assisting Legal Support Staff with answering phones and other administrative tasks as required. Special circumstances applicants DET is committed to diversity and places considerable effort and resources into responding to the needs of employees with a disability, employees from disadvantaged minority groups or other challenging circumstances. People with special circumstances are encouraged to apply for these roles and applicants with a disability or identifying as indigenous will be favourably considered. If you are an applicant with special circumstances, please let us know that you are a special circumstances applicant in your cover letter. What now? To apply, please email a copy of your cover letter, resume and your current academic transcript to Sabrina Saceric at Saceric.Sabrina.S@edumail.vic.gov.au  with one of the following subject headers (depending on whether you are applying for either or both roles): “Application for casual law clerk (general) position”; or “Application for law clerk (special projects) position”; or “Application for casual law clerk (general) position and law clerk (special projects) position”. Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 29 September 2019 . Other relevant information Successful applicants are subject to a satisfactory criminal record check prior to employment. New DET employees are required to meet the cost of the criminal record check. If appointed from outside DET, successful applicants will be required to complete a pre-employment health declaration. All DET employees are required to comply with relevant legislation, including legislation regarding the management of DET records, the Code of Conduct for Victorian public sector employees and DET policies and procedures in the conduct of their employment. Standard public service terms and conditions apply. Information about DET's operations and employment conditions can be obtained from the following websites: www.education.vic.gov.au and www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb . Privacy notification We are collecting your personal information for the purposes of processing and considering your application for employment. We will use and disclose the information we collect from you only for these purposes. Your personal information is kept secure and confidential and managed in accordance with DET Information Privacy Policy. If you have any concerns about how your information is being managed or wish to obtain a copy of DET’s Information Privacy Policy please contact Corporate People Services on 9637 3828 or visit our website http://www.education.vic.gov.au/Pages/privacypolicy.aspx

About our firm:    Juris Cor Legal is a fast growing Sydney-based law firm with a strong focus on commercial litigation.  About the role    As a Associate with Juris Cor Legal you will be working in a small but tight knit team. You will report directly to the Principal Solicitor. You will be responsible for: client management; drafting court documents and correspondence; attending Court; liaising with Counsel; working closely with senior associate and paralegals; and maintaining an accurate and up to date record of costs and fees. About you    It is crucial that you have a passion for litigation. Please consider the following criteria carefully, and demonstrate how you address all of these qualities in your cover letter: 1 or more years of post admission experience in commercial area; have superior written and verbal communication skills; be able to work independently and in a team; and have an eye for details and strategic thinking. Mandarin is a must About Remuneration    50k-60k negotiable annual package based on your experience.    

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GRADUATE LAWYER POSITIONS (x2) We seek two graduate lawyers to join our team in 2020. One graduate will be working in litigation, assisting our criminal law, personal injury law, commercial litigation and family law teams. There will be the opportunity to work with all members of these teams, including Accredited Specialist Partners. Over time there will be the opportunity to develop your expertise in your chosen field once you have had exposure to all four litigation areas. One graduate will be working in the commercial and property law team, a broad section encompassing all areas of the law other than litigation. There will be the opportunity to work with Partners who are leaders in their field. We are a mid sized firm of 17 professional staff and a total staff of approximately 40. The firm is highly regarded having been established nearly 50 years ago. The firm provides CPD and supports further study to assist career development. Involvement with associated professional organisations is encouraged and paid for by the firm. We also have an active social club. We encourage applications from graduates who:- have a connection with Mackay or similar regional area or a real desire to live and work in Mackay; are looking to develop and progress their career with a view to staying in Mackay in the long term; and have good interpersonal skills and a positive attitude. The firm welcomes applications from all graduates who will graduate this year regardless of whether you have completed Practical Legal Training (or even commenced your Practical Legal Training). Further information about the firm can be found on our website www.wallaw.com.au   Applications close on 27 September 2019, with interviews to be conducted in October 2019. When forwarding your application you should advise when you are able to commence working at the firm and your resume should include your academic transcript and details of your higher school education, including OP rank. Applications should be marked for the attention of the Managing Partner and emailed to BrettJohnson@wallaw.com.au   

About our firm:    Juris Cor Legal is a fast growing Sydney-based law firm with a strong focus on commercial litigation.  About the role    As a Senior Associate with Juris Cor Legal you will be working in a small but tight knit team. You will report directly to the Principal Solicitor and have autonomy to direct your own cases. You will be responsible for: client management; drafting court documents and correspondence; attending Court; liaising with Counsel; working closely with junior solicitors and paralegals; and maintaining an accurate and up to date record of costs and fees. About you    It is crucial that you have a passion for litigation. Please consider the following criteria carefully, and demonstrate how you address all of these qualities in your cover letter: 2 or more years of independent practice in litigation; have superior written and verbal communication skills; be able to work independently and in a team; and have an eye for details and strategic thinking. About Remuneration    60k-80k negotiable annual package based on your experience; and further based incentives for individuals with their own client base will be provided.    

The role is in our West Perth office and is initially a casual position to provide assistance to our team of solicitors with legal research and assisting our administration staff with rounds and other administrative duties as required. The successful applicant should be bright and enthusiastic to develop a legal career and looking to work as a graduate lawyer early next year. We require someone in their final year law or recently graduated. How to Apply Please send your CV and academic transcript along with a short covering letter to reception@ryandurey.com by 13 th September 2019

About the business Maxwell & Co (Sydney) is a boutique law firm, located in Sydney CBD. We serve both local and international clients. We are seeking energetic conveyancing clerk to join our offices in Sydney CBD. You would be involved in the provision of a wide range of services across several areas. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced solicitor to join our vibrant firm.   What makes us unique With nearly 100 years of experience combined, we have consistently achieved outstanding results without losing sight of the fact that it’s the personal touch that we offer to our clients that makes us “more than just a typical law firm”. We understand that the legal service market is changing. Not only can we say “we get if”, but we love the challenge of delivering traditional legal services in a progressive and innovative way. About the role As a solicitor your typical duties include, but are not limited to: ·          Provide expert and authoritative advice to clients on commercial law, civil litigation and corporate law; ·          Draft, negotiate and settle a range of complex agreements and documents; ·          S upervise, mentor and review the work of junior Solicitors; ·          Undertake research and analysis on complex and challenging matters; and ·          Court appearances. About you ·          Excellent legal drafting skills; ·          Experience in managing high volume billing; ·          Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with sound attention to detail; ·          Ability to develop strong client relationships; ·          Excellent interpersonal and time-management skills; and ·          Polished Microsoft office, LEAP,PEXA skills. You will be offered: ·          A competitive remuneration structure; ·          Access to strong mentorship; ·          Supportive team with a positive office environment; and ·          CBD based office. How to apply Apply now by providing your application in pdf format to  anni.sun@maxwellco.com.au , attention Miss Anni Sun. Please include the following: ·          Resume/CV inclusive of referees ·          Academic transcripts preferred ·          Any other relevant documentation Should you have any enquiries regarding the position, please call 02 8319 2999.  

Who are we?  Results Legal is a specialist litigation firm with a positive and energetic culture. At Results, our people are our most important asset so we take an active interest in all team members’ development and wellbeing.  We practice exclusively in commercial litigation with an emphasis on contract and partnership disputes, credit based litigation including secured and unsecured banking and finance matters, and insolvency. We have a strong, established reputation and client base in these areas.  Our client base includes publicly listed companies, banks, domestic and international credit insurance companies, corporate and business clients and insolvency practitioners. Want the big firm clients that you can have contact with day to day but with a strong supportive culture? Results Legal could be your future! Who should apply? We are looking for passionate students who are eager to have a well rounded PLT placement with us. You'll have access to principals, senior solicitors and a full support team. You'll gain invaluable practical experience working directly on files, engaging with clients, regularly attending court and being an integral part of the team.  You’ll be a team player who is focused on building strong relationships and have a 'can do' attitude to learning new tasks.   What’s a typical day involve? Matters within the team range from contract and partnership disputes, oppression and fraud cases, sale of goods, credit law, corporate and personal insolvency (including public examinations), securities and breach of directors’ duties claims. As a PLT placement student, you'll be treated like an employee with access to real client file work, research tasks, court appearances and will attend all firm events including social functions, team meetings and training sessions. How do I apply? We have PLT placement opportunities available throughout the year. To apply for this placement, please send your CV, cover letter and academic transcript through to careers@resultslegal.com.au , no later than Friday, 27 September 2019. Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

We are an expanding Sydney CBD law firm seeking a Solicitor with at least 12 months experience in family and commercial litigation. Experience must be in NSW jurisdiction.   Our firm We are an expanding Sydney-based law firm looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic solicitor. We practice in the practice areas of commercial litigation, family law, dispute resolution, wills and estates and migration law. Our client base includes both commercial 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 Hold a NSW practicing certificate; At least 12 months experience in at least one of the following practice areas: 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; Able to work autonomously and be a team player; High level of integrity and professional accountability; The selected candidate will have a great work ethic, high level of adaptability and excellent people skills. Salary is commensurate with experience.   Interested candidates please send your application to info@davityanlawyers.com   Applications must include the following: cover letter, CV, academic transcript & current practicing certificate. Only applicants meeting the criteria will be contacted. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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; Drafting emails, submissions 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;

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.