We are a boutique law firm seeking a Senior Lawyer to join our team on a casual basis providing support on an ad-hoc basis across Commercial Law, Commercial Litigation and Employment Law matters.
This is a adaptable opportunity suited to an experienced lawyer who can assist the firm on a variety of matters as well as business development for a growing private law firm.
This flexible role suits an experienced legal practitioner with at least 5 years’ post-admission experience (PQE) who can manage legal work with a high degree of autonomy.
Key responsibilities
- Advise on commercial contracts, transactions and general commercial matters
- Advise on employment contracts, policies and workplace issues
- Manage and advise on building and property disputes
- Manage and advise on commercial disputes, debt recovery and settlement documents
- Conduct legal research, negotiations and client conferences
- Contribute to business-development activities and practice-management processes
- Manage your own files, deadlines, budgets and client communications
- Assist with training and mentoring
About you
- Admission as an Australian lawyer and a current practising certificate, or eligibility to obtain one in Victoria
- At least 5 years’ PQE
- Demonstrated experience in commercial law, commercial litigation and employment law
- Strong drafting, advisory, negotiation and matter-management skills
- Sound commercial judgement and the ability to work independently
- High professional and ethical standards
The role
- Casual employment with flexibility around hours and workload
- Potential for ongoing work as the firm's commercial practice continues to grow
- Opportunity to work on a variety of Commercial Law, Commercial Litigation and Employment Law matters
This role would suit an experienced commercial lawyer who enjoys high-quality, hands-on legal work and wants the flexibility of a casual role without the structure of a traditional full time position.
If you are commercially minded, client-focused and enjoy taking carriage of matters, we would love to hear from you. If you only have experience in one of the 3 areas (Commercial Law, Employment Law or Litigation) we would like to hear from you and will take your application under consideration.