29 Commercial & Corporate Law jobs

The Role Patron Legal is looking for a full-time solicitor to join its growing team in Melbourne. As part of our team, you will work on an interesting and diverse case load under the supervision of our partners and deal with clients directly.   About You You are a fast learner with a sharp mind, who is adaptable, flexible, and responsive to the needs of our clients and our business. You are a confident practitioner with the ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders. Prior experience in private practice is essential. Experience in employment law is highly desirable.   About Us We are a small and dynamic firm with offices in Sydney and Melbourne, practicing primarily in employment law and commercial litigation. We are tenacious, ambitious, and dedicated to getting the best results for our clients – companies, small businesses, and individuals. We are focused on providing excellent legal services while growing our firm and are looking for the right candidate to join us as we expand. We have a diverse client base of individuals, small to medium size enterprises, start-ups, and corporations. Remuneration will be commensurate with skills, qualifications, and experience. Please forward a copy of your CV and a cover letter by 5:00 pm, Wednesday 26 September 2018.

Bilbie Dan have an opportunity available for a dynamic junior commercial lawyer to join our team. The successful applicant will work closely with our commercial partner on a number of high profile, large scale, commercial and property transactions, mergers and acquisitions and commercial leasing matters. Salary package on offer will be commensurate with experience. All applications treated in the strictest confidence.

An exciting opportunity has become available in one of Australia's top boutique law firms! We are looking for a legal intern to join our team.  The ideal candidate will be nearing completion of their combined law degree and wanting to pursue a career in IP or Commercial Litigation.  The immediate project will be working with the senior staff on a large patent law litigation matter. Other duties will include legal research tasks, meeting and greeting clients, assisting with general office administration, getting involved with social media and marketing, providing general assistance to the senior legal team.  We are looking for a candidate that is able to work a minimum of 4 days per week (preferably 5 days per week) The following must be included in your application: Cover letter outlining your demonstrated interest in one or more of the following areas - IP, Commercial Law or Litigation  (not more than three paragraphs); Your most recent academic transcript; and Resume (not more than two pages). We are expecting a high volume of interested applicants.  We apologise in advance that you may not receive a personal response to your application.

Stamford Lawyers is a long established and well respected law firm based in the CBD. The successful candidate will be working in a team environment. This position is advertised as part-time, however full-time can be negotiated.  You will be trained by a lawyer to work on files which will include a diverse range of work including: General Conveyancing; Subdivisions; Due diligence; Multi-million dollar acquisitions; and General Commercial Matters. Given we also have a strong presence overseas, you will be required to travel from time to time. Ideally you will have: Previous experience in a similar role; Excellent attention to detail; Strong time management skills with ability to prioritise work according to level of urgency and meet deadlines; Pleasant but strong communication skills, both written and verbal (ability to speak/write Mandarin & Cantonese would be an added bonus); Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships. If you wish to apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Shirley Chong at schong@stamfordlawyers.com.au   Please be aware that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted about this particular position.

About Us Elite Legal is a growing commercial legal practice based in the Sutherland Shire. We work with our clients to turn the legally complex into the commercially simple. We have a growing mix of domestic and international clients, ranging from medium sized business, registered clubs and large multi-billion international clients - and everything in between. About the Role Due to a growth in client demand and referral work we are seeking to appoint a self-starting graduate or junior lawyer to assist with matters. In this rare commercial only focused role you will receive quality experience in commercial law matters in a friendly environment. You will work primarily for our CEO & Legal Director supporting him closely on the matters he works on. You will have direct client contact and be well supported. Duties & Responsibilities The work you will assist with includes typical commercial lawyer work including the following: Liquor Licensing Registered Club and Casino Related Work Shareholder Agreements Retail & Commercial Leasing Business Sale and Purchase Agreements Other General Commercial Work Skills & Experience   The requirements for this role include: An Australian Law Degree 0 - 4 Years Legal Experience Computer Literate in Microsoft Outlook and Word Excellent Communication and Drafting Skills Being Self Motivated, Mature, Friendly and Flexible Excellent Communication Skills A Strong Desire for Work Life Balance Good References Registered Club experience would be well regarded but not essential. Mandarin Language skills will be highly regarded but not essential. We look forward to appointing a self motivated, friendly & happy individual who is willing to learn from us and work with us to grow our business. 

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. Over the past 35 years we have established a strong reputation in the insurance, commercial and banking sectors. We act for many of Australia's leading insurance and financial institutions, large corporations, leading accounting firms and government departments. We also act for SMEs and individuals in all aspects of commercial and property law. We measure our success through the high level of satisfaction and engagement we achieve with our clients and our teams. 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: Insurance Financial Services Commercial disputes and transactions At the conclusion of the rotation program, a permanent position may be offered in one of these practice groups. This is a unique opportunity to join a team that presents exciting potential for career advancement and significant 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. Period: 12 month contract Rotations: 3 x 4 months period in each practice group 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.

Apply legal knowledge on matters relating to commercial litigation, insolvency and building and construction litigation Draft a range of documents including day to day correspondence, court documents, research memos and advices Professional knowledge and expertise:  Maintain a contemporary knowledge in practice area by completing a minimum of 10 CPD units per year Work Expectations:  Produce work with a minimum of errors Financial:  Display consistency in performance; including meeting all budgets; management time and WIP efficiently  File management:  Be clearly compliant with all service excellence policies and procedures Client service:  Show a high level of attention, treatment and timely service to clients including assisting clients where possible via telephone and in person and meeting all deadlines People & Skills and participation:  Display honesty, trust and integrity in all your dealings and show a commitment to your job within the firm Management:  Effectively provide instructions to your legal assistant Business development:  Be involved in business development activities where appropriate

We are located within Western and North Western Sydney conducting litigation in the following areas: Family Law Crime Civil law Planning and Development Family Provisions Construction Equity Corporations Appeals  In addition, we provide advice and transactional work in: Migration Conveyancing Leasing Drafting Franchising We are seeking enthusiastic Practical Legal Placements who wish to obtain a broad experience in litigation in a very demanding but friendly team environment. Please contact our Practice Manager by email enclosing a short letter as to your interest in the position together with your resume. admin@cityprosecutor.com.au   www.cityprosecutor.com.au

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  In this role you will gain valuable experience while satisfying the practical experience requirements of The College of Law.

The Role The position will be to support a Principal and Associate in the conduct of a variety of litigation and transactional matters and will involve drafting correspondence, drafting, reviewing and advising on commercial agreements, assisting with the preparation and drafting of evidence and pleadings, instructing counsel and undertaking research. The Successful Applicant The successful applicant will have: a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (or near completion) a sound academic background and openness to learning; strong problem solving and technical skills; the ability to collaborate with others to bring diversity of thought to client solutions; empathy for others; attention to detail; good communication skills and ability to connect with clients; and a commitment to the ongoing growth and improvement of their professional skills.

Applications are sought for a full-time graduate solicitor position in a commercial team at an established Boutique firm in Sydney. Applicants should have obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree, and should have completed or be in the process of completing Practical Legal Training with a view to being admitted as a solicitor in NSW currently or in the short term. Applicants should also have excellent communication skills, be passionate about the law and have achieved high academic results. Please include your academic results, resume and covering letter in your application. Starting ASAP Please note only successful applicants will be contacted.

Her Lawyer – Junior Lawyer – 0 – 2 years PQE About Her Lawyer: Her Lawyer is an award-winning NewLaw firm specialising in commercial law for ambitious women in business. We are based in the Sutherland Shire and service business clients all over Australia. Many of our clients (but not all) are female owned and led Australian-based businesses across various industries. We help our clients build, grow and protect their business with personalised legal service of the highest quality. Our lawyers are more than just experts - they genuinely care about our clients and go above and beyond to help them succeed. We work on a fixed fee basis giving our clients peace of mind and value for money. About the role: We are looking for a talented and proactive Junior Lawyer to join the team. The role will report to the Principal and you will be responsible for supporting the principal to complete client work efficiently and to the delight of our clients.  Your core responsibilities will involve preparation of commercial legal documents. This will include (but not be limited to): Review client instructions and documents. Identify specified client objectives; inferred client objectives; key risks for client; and applicable areas of law and legislation. Analyse application of the law to the fact scenario and identify appropriate contractual principles. Draft, format, proof read and edit fully customised commercial legal documents in plain English. Seek, analyse, advise on and incorporate client instructions into documents. Produce final document to a professional standard for delivery to client. Success in this role looks like: delighted clients who's expectations have not only been met but exceeded, quality documents representing a high level of technical expertise, attention to detail and customisation and constant improvements in efficiency so that we can help more clients.  About you: You will work autonomously with solid support and supervision from the principal. The ideal candidate will be friendly and self motivated with a can-do attitude, a lateral thinker and a fast and keen pragmatic (“on-the-job”) learner. You will be enthusiastic and optimistic, taking pride in your work and demonstrating such values as integrity, honesty and respect. To be successful, you will also need to demonstrate the following: Education and Qualifications: Bachelor of Laws Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (or near completion) 0-2 years PQE Strong academic record Solid understanding of contract law Advanced Microsoft Word skills and proficiency across the rest of the Microsoft Office suite of programs, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and OneDrive  Advanced general computer literacy, enabling you to learn and adopt new software (SaaS) applications quickly High level of attention to detail Excellent time management skills, including working to time frames and deadlines Effective written and verbal communication skills – an active listener and thorough reader who confirms understanding before responding and who communicates in speech and writing in a way that is clear, concise and articulate Excellent and efficient research skills (both legal and general research) Able to think strategically, to pay attention to details but also think at the big-picture level Able to extrapolate complex legal terms and ideas into plain English Able to discern relevant facts from complex fact scenarios Able to identify relevant areas of law and legislation based on factual circumstances Who this role would suit:  This role would suit a lawyer who has recently been admitted or a junior lawyer who seeks to gain a broad range of commercial experience doing enjoyable work with a great team for lovely clients, as well as gaining exposure to NewLaw practices and platforms while working in a fun and relaxed working environment boasting a flexible and family friendly atmosphere. Remuneration: You will be offered a competitive remuneration structure in line with your experience Access to strong mentorship from our principal lawyer Regular reviews and appropriate rewards for great results Opportunity for role development  How to apply: To apply, please forward your CV, an authenticated transcript of your results together with a one-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria to  info@herlawyer.com.au .  Please include the tagline “I want to join the team” in the subject line of your email. 

BD Legal is a commercial law firm with offices in Warragul and Traralgon. We currently have two positions available: 1. Commercial Property Lawyer 2. Graduate Lawyer Commercial Property Lawyer We are seeking a full-time commercial property lawyer with 3+ years PQE to join our team in the Traralgon office. The position has opportunities to develop expertise in property, commercial, trusts, litigation and estates law. Preferably, applicants will demonstrate the following attributes: Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills A high level of attention to detail and technical excellence High level problem solving skills and ability to learn new tasks quickly Strong time management and organisational skills, together with the capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities simultaneously Able to complete tasks with minimum supervision Experience with LEAP is desirable, but not essential Salary package is negotiable depending on the candidate's attributes and experiences. If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for, then please forward your cover letter and CV to employment@bdlegal.com.au   Organisation Name BD Legal Contact Name Chris Drenen Graduate Lawyer We are seeking a full-time graduate lawyer to join our team in the Traralgon office. The successful applicant will assist the Team’s lawyers in the following areas: property, commercial, trusts, litigation and estates law. Preferably, applicants will demonstrate the following attributes: Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills A high level of attention to detail and technical excellence High level problem solving skills and ability to learn new tasks quickly A willingness to learn and be part of a team Experience with LEAP is desirable, but not essential Salary package is negotiable depending on the candidate's attributes and experiences. Please forward your cover letter and CV to employment@bdlegal.com.au   Organisation Name BD Legal Contact Name Chris Drenen

Flexibility and autonomy in your role  Generous remuneration package / incentive Fantastic team to work with Leads provided Introduction We are looking for an experienced Commercial & Litigation Lawyer to work on a full-time basis in our office in Perth.   Why work with us? We are a friendly and professional team of litigation, commercial, family, migration lawyers and settlement consultant. We encourage flexibility and autonomy in your role to give each person their best working environment. We encourage work-life balance in our workplace. Convert leads and manage : You can concentrate on your professional work and service, giving full attention to the deserving clients. Convert your effort into income with our generous incentive. Opportunities to gain profile and recognition: Stay relevant and gain competitiveness Professional profiling opportunity – E.g. publish articles on our platforms and demonstrate your “expertise” Required skills and experience: Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate Attention to details; Proficiency in written and oral communication skills; Proficient computer skills; An ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to speak Chinese or any other language will be an advantage. The role offers: Full time work Remuneration package is based on experience and your work structure preference. You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia, or hold an appropriate visa entitling you to work full time in Australia.

Rosendorff Lawyers – Graduate Lawyer 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. 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 commercialy; 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.

We are a boutique law firm located in Sydney CBD. We are seeking a full-time paralegal with strong work ethic and commitment to join our firm. The Candidate To be considered for this role: Previous experience: 2+ years’ conveyancing experience working for a reputable firm Exceptional written and verbal communication (Cantonese/ Mandarin speaker is highly regarded) Ability/Experience to manage high volume residential and mixed-use developments cases and all types of conveyancing files Excellent attention to details How to Apply: To apply, please send your resume and covering letter to  hr@cksd.com.au  

Volunteer Paralegal (Days: Minimum 2 days per week) The Legal Department has a Volunteer Paralegal position available for a penultimate or final year law student. Based in Macquarie Park, the successful applicant will receive quality supervision from experienced and well regarded legal practitioners and gain valuable legal experience relating to many different aspects of the work of Catholic Healthcare including commercial work. The role will count towards the Work Experience component of the Practical Legal Training requirements. Catholic Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religious belief. Duties will include: Legal research and drafting advice's Case and file management Review of contracts Preparation of legal documents. Commencing: September 2018 Application: Please send cover letter and resume via email to: fhilbrink@chcs.com.au  or post to:       Attention: Fiona Hilbrink       Catholic Healthcare Limited       PO Box 914       MACQUARIE PARK NSW 1670

Davityan Lawyers is an expanding Sydney-based law firm with an opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic individual 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 a Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement 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. This position has a pathway to full-time employment as a Solicitor, for a suitable candidate upon the completion of your Practical Legal Training requirement. 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; 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 send your resume, academic transcript and cover letter to  info@davityanlawyers.com . Whilst the position is full-time, we will also consider candidates with part-time availability. Please confirm your availability in your cover letter.  This vocational placement will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. 

Sydney CBD law firm seeking a graduate solicitor admitted 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 family law, wills and estates, commercial litigation, dispute resolution 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; 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.