Charities and Purpose-Driven Institutions - Senior Associate

Excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate (5+ PQE) to work alongside Vera Visevic in our national Charities and Purpose-Driven Institutions team.

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

A outstanding career opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate to join our national Charities and Purpose-Driven Institutions team based in Sydney. In this role you will be working closely with a highly regarded and leading Partner, Vera Visevic, across a range of matters including:
Drafting complex letters of advice and submissions to the ATO and ACNC;
Arranging tax endorsements/concession for charities;
Providing corporate/governance advice;
Dealing with internal disputes in NFPs;
Drafting constitutions; and
Acting on mergers.

This is an opportunity to provide technical expertise and advice to charities and the Not-For-Profit sector more generally.



This is not a pro bono role.

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have the following:
Minimum of 5 years' PQE in NFP, charity, corporate, commercial or tax law
Skilled at translating complex legal issues into transparent, actionable advice
Passionate about the NFP and for-purpose sector
Comfortable managing client relationships and mentoring junior lawyers
Team-oriented, pragmatic, and committed to delivering high-quality work
Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as excellent client service
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:
Dress for your day;
Discounted health insurance;
Employee Assistance Program;
Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
Competitive referral bonus; and
Other amazing perks!
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📌 Charities And Purpose Driven Institutions Senior Associate Sydney
🏢 Mills Oakley
📍 Sydney