EMPLOYMENT

About the firm Our client is a mid‑sized Melbourne commercial law firm, established in the 80's. The firm’s team of experienced principals and lawyers combines legal expertise, commercial insight and creative thinking to deliver clear, strategic outcomes for clients across multiple sectors. The firm values collaboration, integrity, quality, diversity and wellbeing, and fosters an ambitious, supportive, client‑focused culture. Key Responsibilities We have an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with 3 to 5 years’ experience post admission to join our well-established Commercial and Corporate team. You will be mentored by a team of lawyers with a broad range of industry experience who undertake a diverse range of work. Their clients are highly regarded companies and groups including family offices, boutique funds, software companies, national e-commerce platforms, global brands and transport and logistics companies Candidate Requirements The ideal candidate is someone who is personable and adept at dealing with a diverse range of clients from startups to SME’s to ASX-listed companies. You will ideally have experience with the Corporations Act, Australian Consumer Law, the PPSR regime, sale of businesses, share sale agreements with earn-out arrangements, complex shareholder agreements, partnership of trusts, employee share plans, company secretarial work and drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements. Essential personal attributes for the role include excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. You must be commercially and results oriented, and capable of assessing a client’s risk appetite and developing novel approaches to complex commercial problems. Strong commercial drafting and negotiation skills are required. An interest in business development and marketing would be an asset and would be fostered if initiative is shown in this area What the firm offers Competitive salary and benefits package Bonus / Commission structure for billings above budget Referral Commission for matters introduced the the wider firm Clear opportunities for career progression and professional development Supportive, collaborative culture that values work–life balance and wellbeing Exposure to a broad client base and access to senior lawyers 2 days in office and 3 days from home