20 Commercial & Corporate Law jobs

Silberstein & Associates is an award winning boutique legal practice located at Circular Quay.  In the 2018 Australian Law Awards, we are a finalist 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 the cutting edge of patent litigation in Australia, 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 focussing 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: 1. Short cover note - no more than three paragraphs, outlining why you should be considered for this role;   2. Your most recent resume; 3. A full academic transcript; 4. If possible, a work product relating to IP, Litigation or commercial law.     Application is by email only. 

We are a boutique law firm located in Sydney CBD. We are seeking a full-time legal secretary with strong work ethic and commitment to support our property team. 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 Excellent attention to details Confidence to liaise and build strong relationship with clients How to Apply: To apply, please send your resume and covering letter to  hr@cksd.com.au  

Sydney CBD law firm seeking a solicitor with at least 12 months experience in family and/or migration law. 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, family law or migration 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.

Practical Legal Training Experience MCK Lawyers is a boutique insurance law and commercial litigation practice. We are willing to provide successful candidates with Practical Legal Training Experience so that they can satisfy the requirements for admission into the legal profession.   The candidate will have:  High academic results Ability to work in a team environment. Desire to develop advocacy skills. Excellent communication skills Attention to detail. Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.  The candidate will work mainly on the firm's insurance law matters acting for our insurer clients. The successful candidate will have a mixed work load of property damage, fraud and indemnity cases in NSW, Qld, and Victoria. MCK Lawyers has a dynamic and vibrant work environment. We provide services to Australia's leading insurance companies mainly in NSW Victoria and QLD. In addition to insurance law, we advise clients in a range of commercial and business transactions.  The role is a great opportunity for a lawyer to get involved in challenging cases, develop skills and acquire the knowledge required to transition to associate level.  CV and covering letter should be emailed to ozlem.koyuncu@mcklawyers.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 Opportunity Hazelbrook is seeking another  graduate to join us in the second half of 2018. We are offering the right candidate the opportunity to join a successful and growing firm and gain top-tier style work and training.  Not keen on being a cog in the big-firm machine, this is your opportunity to avoid specialising into a narrow stream of law - in this role you will have an excellent variety of work (from advising start-ups to large transactional matters through to specialist financial services advice) with an exciting range of clients (think globally listed tech companies, national developers and leading domestic investment banks). Working in a small team provides you with direct client contact from the get-go, the opportunity to build deep relationships and networks, greater responsibility and genuine progression. Offering you a truly supportive working environment, your training and mentoring will be by top-tier trained lawyers who are friendly, smart and eager to see junior lawyers develop. Desired Skills and Expertise The ideal candidate will have very recently graduated from law with solid results and will have completed, or be completing their PLT. They will have the social skills to become a truly trusted advisor to our clients and professional partners, and the nous and work ethic to get the job done. We are looking for a smart, commercially-minded and enthusiastic graduate to join our awesome team. You must have a can-do attitude, an eye for detail, an excellent manner with clients and you must be a nice person.   Company Description Hazelbrook Legal is a strategic legal advisory firm. Join us and be part of a fantastic team doing exciting and challenging work. Find out more at www.hazelbrooklegal.com How to Apply Please send a cover letter , CV and transcript to enquiry@hazelbrooklegal.com .  

We are a small property and commercial law firm based in the Perth CBD. We are currently offering a PLT placement on a part-time basis (3 days per week) commencing in July/August 2018. Your responsibilities will include assisting in drafting documents and correspondence, undertaking legal research, file management, assisting with Court attendances, filing and service of Court documents and office and administrative duties. Please note the position is offered on an unpaid voluntary basis, with a view to paid work after a 3-month trial period. How to Apply: Please send an application comprising of: A cover letter (setting out your availability until May 2019 and your average computer typing speed); Your CV; and Your most recent academic transcript  By email to Andrew Neagu at  admin@aristei.com.au  

Harper James Law Group is an all-rounder law practise in the hub of Bankstown. We conduct work in the areas of Property & Conveyancing, Family Law, Wills & Probate, Criminal Law, Immigration, Litigation, Insurance & Medical Negligence and Bankruptcy. Due to ongoing growth, we are seeking a full-time Law Clerk who has a great work ethic to join our team. The hours for this role are 8:30AM-5:30PM. You must be willing to occasionally work additional hours if required. To be successful in this role, you must: Have a minimum of two years experience as a Paralegal/Legal Secretary; Have a strong sense of judgement; Have the ability to work autonomously and as a team when required; Be a quick learner; Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office; Have excellent communication skills; Have excellent oral skills Your day to day responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Answering phones and greeting clients; Handling incoming and outgoing mail; Diary management; Filing; General administrative duties; Preparing briefs and collating legal documents;  Drafting legal correspondence; Research Experience in Immigration Law and CTP is preferable, however not essential for the right candidate. If you believe you are suitable for this role and would love to work for a firm that has variety, please forward your resume along with a cover letter to  admin@harperjameslaw.com.au . Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Firm AMK Law is a boutique law firm, proud to be 100% Aboriginal-owned, located in the heart of the legal district, Melbourne CBD with a startup Hub also in Chadstone Shopping Centre in Malvern East. The Role Working in a great team, every day will be different as you work closely with a different range of matters including Business Law, Intellectual Property, Dispute Resolution and Litigation. The role’s overriding responsibility is the day-to-day management of the firm’s matters under the supervision of the Principal Solicitor. Working alongside some of Victoria’s leading barristers and QCs, you will advise clients as to their options in resolving disputes and litigation issues between commercial entities or between a business and an entrepreneurs.   Skills and Experience 1-2 years post admission experience and be passionate about commercial and litigation matters.   Culture and Benefits We are a young, hardworking and a cutting edge legal team and you will work in an innovative law firm with a collaborative culture. The salary on offer is negotiable and will be based on the skills and experience of the successful candidate.    To apply email your CV directly to suelyk@amklaw.com.au  

Great opportunity to join the Takeovers Panel's expert team of lawyers and get your legal career on a great path. Be part of a small team responsible for big changes Work at the high end of the corporate market Public Sector environment with a corporate attitude About us   The Takeovers Panel carries out a key regulatory function in relation to a specialised area of financial markets regulation. The Takeovers Code ensures that all shareholders have a fair opportunity to participate in control-change transactions in ‘Code’ companies. Recent independent research found the Takeovers Panel to be one of the most respected and effective regulators in New Zealand. We take great pride in our work and the respect we hold in the market.   About you   We are seeking a Graduate or Junior lawyer who will bring a ‘team-comes-first’ attitude, a high degree of initiative, enthusiasm, and strong technical ability.  Ideally graduates will have completed their professionals, although this is not essential. The successful applicant will undertake enforcement activities that include supervising takeovers of public companies, preparing responses to complaints received, preparing reports for the Panel, attending to minutes at meetings as well as processing applications for exemption or approval.   You will have the opportunity to contribute to the enhancement of the website and stakeholder communications. This requires legal analysis but also requires a commercial and pragmatic approach.    Working in our team   The CEO and General Counsel are both senior lawyers with extensive experience and have a genuine interest in training and developing staff. You will receive first class mentoring and supervision, regular training and will have daily interaction with both the General Counsel and CEO.  This is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Join this high profile team making today's headlines and receive excellent career development. For more information contact Jane Temel or Francesca Legaspi on 04 471 1423 or APPLY NOW. Please attach your CV, a covering letter and your academic transcript to your application. Applications close 5pm on Friday, 13 July 2018.

Credent Lawyers Sydney CBD location New, busy, innovative and growing law firm Excellent opportunity for PLT students Credent Lawyers is a legal practice based in Sydney CBD. We provide high quality, reliable, personalised legal service to our clients. We are currently looking for a PLT student to work with our team on full time basis.   Key Duties include: Greeting clients and answering the phones Handling mail, incoming and outgoing General administrative duties Data entry and filing management Supporting solicitors for various matters Drafting correspondence and memorandum To be successful in this role, you must: Have a law degree completed Not yet admitted to practice Have strong interests in legal field A quick learner and have attention to detail Have excellent verbal and written communication skills Able to work from Monday to Friday on full time basis Preferred but not essential: Bilingual - English and Mandarin Bilingual - English and Cantonese We will help you to develop your practical legal skills and enhance your knowledge in property, commercial and business law. Please send your resume with a cover letter to careers@credentlawyers.com.au   Successful candidate will be contacted within 14 days of their application. 

LGM Advisors is a young and dynamic law firm focusing on employment law, intellectual property and litigation/dispute resolution. Due to recent growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a lawyer who has been recently admitted or is about to get admitted to join the firm in Melbourne. The firm works with small, and medium sized businesses, as well as multi-national companies, and has a long-standing record of success in its areas of expertise. In this role you will have direct contact with clients, opponent solicitors, counsel and will have the opportunity to attend mediations and court  hearings. You will use your legal technical knowledge to produce quality work as well as your expertise and relationship building skills to maintain the strong ties we have formed with our business clients. The successful applicant will be measured against any combination of the following considerations: Completed a law degree; Commercial focus; Recently admitted into practice or will be admitted into practice in the next 6 - 12 months; Applications from persons with less than three years' experience are welcome. Applications from candidates with in-house experience are welcome; Passion/interest in our practice areas; Experience with Fair Work Australia, County Court and the Federal Court (preferred but not essential); Experience with conciliation conferences (preferred but not essential); Ability to display time management skills; Excellent oral and written communication skills; and Cool under pressure. Visit our website to learn more about LGM Advisors: www.lgmadvisors.com.au. Please email your cover letter, resume and academic transcript to info@lgmadvisors.com.au. Applications close: 31 July 2018.

Profectus Legal is a boutique law firm located in Sydney CBD. We are a growing law firm currently seeking a PLT student who is hardworking and enthusiastic, looking for an opportunity to work in a wide range of legal areas for the completion of their PLT placement. Our practice includes multiple areas of law including: Property and Conveyancing; Immigration & Appeals; Commercial Law; Wills and Probate; Family Law; Civil Litigation. The successful candidate should have the following skills: Strong academics, drafting and communication skills, both written and oral; Ability to speak Mandarin and/or Cantonese an advantage; Hard worker with a “can-do” attitude; Attention to detail; Strong work ethic and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team; Proactive approach with the task given. The successful candidate will be provided with all necessary training and will be supervised and trained directly under our Principal Solicitors. This opportunity will initially be unpaid but may lead to a full time position as a graduate solicitor for the successful candidate depending on the candidate’s performance. Reasonable allowance with transport and meals will be included.  This position will suit a PLT student seeking either full time or part time work with flexibility hours offered to the successful candidate. To apply, please send your resume and academic transcript to: info@profectuslegal.com.au

Ward & Co. Legal Consultants is a boutique law firm with specialised focus in Construction Law, Commercial Law and Litigation. We are not traditional lawyers; we aim to be different. We believe in creating lasting relations with our clients founded on trust, honesty, integrity, and acting to advance our clients' best interests. We pride ourselves in our firm's culture which centres on a work-life balance and a cohesive team. Due to rapid growth and an ever expanding client base, we are looking for a proficient PLT Student to undertake all or part of their course required vocational placement with us. Accordingly, this position will only be for the period of your vocational placement period.  Suitable candidates will fit the following criteria: Organised and proactive with a strong desire to learn Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven attention to detail Strong computer literacy skills and experience using Microsoft Office Legal experience, in either Construction, Property, Commercial Law and/or Litigation is not required but is highly favourable. *Please note that this is an unpaid position* If you are interested, please forward a  brief  cover letter and CV to  info@wardco.net.au

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. This vocational placement will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.