Corporate & Commercial - Top-Tier Firm

Our client is a premier Australian commercial law firm that provide commercial advice to a range of Australian and international corporations. 

They are very proud of their culture and offer a very healthy and supportive placed to work.  They encourage a professional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle.

The role
The role will offer varied and stimulating corporate and commercial work, client contact, mentoring and a co-operative and supportive team. 
They are looking to talk to self-motivated Associate / Senior Associate who will develop into a key member of the national Corporate and Commercial team.

Job responsibilities include:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Advising on business acquisitions, mergers and due diligence processes
• Advising on business structures 
• Advising on commercial and corporations law
• Competition and consumer law advice
• Advising in relation to intellectual property including registration and licensing of trademarks and the protection of confidential information
• Preparing and negotiating shareholder and joint venture agreements 
• Liaising with clients
• Management of own files
• Supervision and mentoring of less experienced staff
• Marketing and business development activities
• Time recording and billing
• Other reasonable duties as directed by the Principals

About you

• A client oriented approach with well-developed ability to understand and recognise client needs
• Enthusiasm and flexibility in approach to work
• Self-motivation and accountability, with the ability to prioritise work and apply appropriate use of initiative
• Maintains a high level of professional conduct and confidentiality at all times
• A desire to build strong working relationships through positive and open communication with colleagues throughout the firm.
• A team oriented and solutions focused attitude

Experience

• 4+ years PAE.
• General corporate and commercial experience is essential. 

On offer

• Ongoing training and career progression
• Formal Mentoring Program
• Health and Wellbeing program – workplace fruit, health seminars, employee assistance program, firm sponsored sporting events
• Social Activities – end of month drinks, end of year function and other ad hoc events throughout the year

To apply for this role, please send your resume through the APPLY button. Alternatively for additional information you can call Lyndsey Warren on (03) 9077 7491.
  
All communication will be strictly confidential.

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