Looking for a more up-to-date way to practise law?
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Whelan Lawyers is seeking a Commercial Lawyer with 4–5 years’ post admission experience to join our growing Melbourne based team.
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This is a primarily remote role offering genuine flexibility, autonomy and direct client relationships , without the traditional office environment or six minute time recording.
The role n
You’ll manage a varied commercial practice, working directly with clients across:
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Commercial contracts and agreements
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Business sales and acquisitions
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Corporate advisory
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Employment matters
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Commercial and retail leasing
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Franchising
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Disputes and litigation
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You’ll have the opportunity to run your own matters, advise clients directly and take ownership of your work.
About you n
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Has 4–5 years PAE
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Has strong commercial law experience
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Is confident working autonomously
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Has excellent drafting and negotiation skills
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Provides practical, commercially focused advice
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Communicates confidently with clients
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Is organised, proactive and detail oriented
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Enjoys using technology to work smarter
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What we offer nn
$120,000–$130,000 + superannuation
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Primarily remote working with Melbourne based team
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Full time position
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No traditional time recording
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Technology enabled systems that automate billable hour recording
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High level of autonomy
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Direct client relationships
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Interesting and varied commercial work
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Supportive and collaborative team
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Genuine career development opportunities
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A different way to practise law n
We believe valuable lawyers should spend their time solving client problems, doing excellent legal work and building relationships, not sitting in an office worrying about six minute units.
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Our practice uses contemporary technology and well designed systems to remove unnecessary administration and give our lawyers greater flexibility and autonomy.
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If you’re an experienced commercial lawyer looking for flexibility without compromising on the quality of your work, we’d like to hear from you.