Legal Practitioner (valid Australian Practising Certificate)

AFP Accounting, Tax & Business Advisory – Norwest NSW

AFP Accounting, Tax & Business Advisory is a growing advisory firm dedicated to delivering integrated financial, tax, and strategic solutions to individuals, families, and business owners. Built on strong client relationships and a commitment to long-term outcomes, our approach extends beyond traditional accounting to provide holistic, forward-thinking advice.

As our client base and service offering continue to expand, our company is evolving into a multidisciplinary advisory practice. We foster a collaborative, solutions-focused culture where professionals across accounting, financial planning, and legal disciplines work together to deliver seamless and commercially sound outcomes.

We offer a modern, relationship-driven environment where experienced professionals can play a meaningful role in shaping client outcomes, contributing to the firm’s continued growth, and building a long-term career within a values-led business.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide end-to-end legal support across client engagements, from structuring and establishment through to execution and ongoing advisory
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial and transactional documents, including lending agreements, shareholder agreements, trusts, and commercial contracts
- Partner closely with accounting and advisory teams on recent client opportunities, structuring strategies, and complex transactions
- Deliver commercially focused legal advice across structuring, asset protection, succession planning, and business transactions
- Identify and manage legal risks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards
- Develop and apply legal precedents, templates,



and frameworks to improve consistency and efficiency
- Conduct legal research and remain up to date with legislative and regulatory developments, proactively advising on emerging risks and opportunities
- Support internal teams through training and knowledge sharing on legal considerations impacting clients (including compliance and structuring matters)
- Contribute to the development of legal processes, systems, and technology to enhance service delivery
- Work autonomously on day-to-day matters, escalating complex or strategic issues where required

About You

- Admission to practice in Australia with an unrestricted practising certificate
- 2–5 years’ post-admission experience in commercial and corporate law
- Exposure to structuring, commercial transactions, or advisory-driven legal work (highly regarded)
- Experience with LEAP or similar practice management systems (preferred)
- Ability to deliver clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused advice to non-legal stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a client-centric mindset
- Effective time management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
- High levels of professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive matters

Why Join AFP Accounting

- Opportunity to be part of a growing multidisciplinary advisory firm
- Work closely with accountants and financial planners on integrated client outcomes
- Build a broad, commercially valuable skill set beyond traditional legal roles
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with long-term career growth potential
- Strong pipeline of high-quality clients and advisory work

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📌 Legal Practitioner (valid Australian Practising Certificate) (The Hills Shire)
🏢 AFP Accounting, Tax & Business Advisory
📍 The Hills Shire