An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer/Associate join our Charities & Purpose-Driven Institutions team working alongside Sonya Parsons.
About Us
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 6 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
Due to growth, an exciting prospect has arisen for a Lawyer or Associate join our national Charities and Purpose-Driven Institutions team working alongside Sonya Parsons in Sydney. The role offers the opportunity to work on complex, sensitive, and high-profile matters within a supportive and highly experienced practice.
In this role, you will work across a range of matters including:
Advising and representing defendants in historical institutional abuse claims;
Advising and acting for non-government schools in respect of regulatory actions; and
Dealing with internal disputes in NFPs.
Who We Are Looking For
You will thrive in this role if you:
Have between 1-4 years’ experience in a similar practice, and with a genuine interest in the area
Are drawn to work that requires care, patience, and emotional maturity
Can maintain professional boundaries while dealing with distressing subject matters
Can demonstrate excellent communication skills with the ability to display strong empathy and build rapport given the sensitivity
Have a client-service approach
Have at least a credit average academic history from a well-respected university
What We Offer
We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
Flexible working;
Dress for your day;
Discounted health insurance;
Employee Assistance Program;
Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
Study and exam leave;
Competitive referral bonus; and
Other amazing perks!
All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.