About the firm
We are a private practice law firm located in the heart of Sydney CBD, with a team of around 15 lawyers. We are dynamic, we provide our clients with a complete spectrum of high-quality legal services across a wide range of specialised fields covering areas relating to corporate and commercial, immigration, family law, real estate, and civil and criminal litigation.
We expect a mandarin-speaking experienced solicitor who is specialised in commercial law and property law areas to join us on our Property and Commercial team.
Key responsibilities for the position:
- Be involved in a variety of fascinated transactions including residential and commercial property transactions and deals.
- Providing legal advice to clients on commercial and property matters, including property sales, leases and commercial transactions.
- Drafting legal documents such as contracts, leases, deeds and other legal agreements.
- Negotiating on behalf of clients to secure favourable terms and conditions in commercial transactions and property deals.
- Conducting legal research and providing legal opinions on complex commercial and property law matters.
- Managing a portfolio of clients and building strong relationships with them.
- Providing training and guidance to junior staff members.
- Keeping up-to-date with changes in commercial and property law and advising clients accordingly.
- Conducting due diligence in respect of the business, company structure and residential and commercial property acquisitions.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Fluent in BOTH English and Mandarin Chinese;
- You will be an enthusiastic lawyer of 2-5 years' post admission experience;
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and responsible;
- Good time management skills that can work under the pressure of a deadline;
- Must have a strong interest to practise in commercial and property law;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Outstanding time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
- Ability to work well within a team and autonomously;
- Strong MS Office skills.
If you are interested, please send your cover letter and CV to: careers@brightstonelegal.com.au
What we can offer:
- Work on complex commercial and property matters and potential to grow your skills in these areas;
- Collegiate and professional team of lawyers;
- Excellent technology and software systems;
- Generous remuneration for the right candidate;
- In-house support and resources for fast career progression.
