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Seeking commercial law ninja for innovative NewLaw firm About the firm: Her Lawyer  is an award-winning NewLaw firm specialising in commercial law for ambitious women in business. We are a virtual law firm 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 to build the business and life they want by delivering them personalised legal services 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 offer value-based pricing, giving our clients peace of mind and value for money. We offer a broad and interesting range of commercial clients and matters, the opportunity to work with a friendly and collaborative team and exposure to NewLaw practices in a flexible and family friendly atmosphere. About the role: We’re looking for a lawyer with a solid background in commercial law who is keen to be part of an innovative team with a fresh approach to the practice of law. The role would suit someone open to new ideas and innovation, who isn’t interested in doing things the way they’ve always been done. You will be directing the day-to-day legal work, including mentoring our junior team members and supervising them in completing legal documents and advice. You’ll have direct contact with clients and will be primarily responsible for managing client projects to ensure client happiness. We’re looking for someone who is keen to hone their craft as a trusted legal advisor, expert communicator and master mentor. We think the role is a full-time role, however we’re completely open to pitches from candidates about how it could be undertaken part time. The more creative, the better! Ideally, we’d like someone to sit with us in the office for at least the first 3-6 months, but after that we’re entirely supportive of flexible/remote arrangements. In terms of remuneration, we’ll pay you a salary commensurate with the value you’re able to bring to the team. We’re also currently working on an exciting project in a world-first legal incubator program to redesign lawyer remuneration models. We’ll work with you to develop a compensation model for your time here at Her Lawyer that will motivate and reward you for your contributions in a way that aligns with your values. About the work: As the senior solicitor on the team, you’ll be principally responsible for client legal work. You will be responsible for: Screening potential clients, discovery calls, assessing needs and preparing proposals Management of legal projects, which may include projects involving Commercial and business strategic advice and action plan development Commercial contract drafting, review, negotiation Intellectual property registrations, advice Employment law documents, advice, negotiation Business structuring, company registrations, assisting with capital raising, etc Compliance reviews, advice (a quick note: we don’t do litigation here, but we do help clients to resolve disputes by negotiation and then refer to trusted partners if mediation or litigation becomes necessary) Day-to-day tasks may involve: Attending client and potential client meetings by phone and Zoom Guiding junior staff to prepare legal documents and strategies Managing client communications You’ll lead a growing team to complete the various tasks involved in these areas. Our small team is all about collaboration and we encourage cross-mentoring between senior and junior members. Who we’re looking for: You’re the right fit if you can tick most of these boxes: □ Can-do attitude □ Problem solver □ Free thinker □ Hard worker □ Teacher □ Efficiency seeker □ Responsibility taker □ Clear communicator □ Detail fanatic □ Knowledge sharer □ Plain English writer □ Active listener □ Nurturer Essentials: Solid background in commercial law in (most, if not all) the areas we practice in Unrestricted Practising Certificate in NSW (or interstate equivalent so you can practice unsupervised and supervise others in NSW) Experience mentoring junior legal staff Technology-savvy (minimum Word/Zoom wizardry skills, able and willing to pick up new software quickly) Passion to help women succeed in business Lovely extras: Experience working remotely/virtually Experience leading a team Experience in remote supervision Someone who’s interested in legal design and lawtech Able to bring an additional skill or practice area to the firm How to apply: Send your expression of interest to jobs@herlawyer.com.au  with the subject line “I want to join the team”. Tell us why you’re the right person for the role (bonus points if you do a video cover letter!)