At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our people can thrive. As a leading Australian law firm, we are committed to excellence in everything we do and to developing the next generation of legal professionals.
The Opportunity
We have an opportunity for an experienced Associate to join our Corporate & Commercial Division working with leading Principals on a broad range of transactions across commercial, property and franchising matters.
The Role
In this role you will bring a unique blend of commercial, property, franchising and finance expertise having acted across a broad spectrum of transactions for corporate clients, trustee companies, lenders, business owners, landlords, tenants, franchisors and franchisees.
Key Responsibilities
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements including service agreements, NDAs, distribution agreements, licensing agreements and shareholders agreements
Acting on the acquisition and disposal of businesses including both asset and share sale transactions including reviewing and negotiating contracts and providing advice on duty, GST and CGT implications
Managing due diligence processes and advising clients on transaction structures, regulatory requirements and commercial risks
Acting in commercial, rural and residential conveyancing matters for both vendor and purchaser
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial leases, agreements for lease, put and call option agreements, property sale and purchase contracts
Advising franchisors and franchisees on compliance with franchising legislation and regulatory obligations
Drafting and reviewing franchise documentation
Preparing and negotiating loan and security documentation
Assisting with financing arrangements involving property and business assets
About You




The ideal candidate will have:
3+ years' post admission experience
Demonstrated experience advising a diverse client base on complex commercial transactions and delivering practical, client-focused outcomes
Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and work collaboratively with other solicitors and support staff
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality work
Your New Team
McInnes Wilson is a leading independent full-service firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Maroochydore. The firm has approximately 60 principals and over 400 staff nationally. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality outcomes for our valued clients whilst being recognised as a positive, collegiate place to work. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.
What We Offer
As a national corporate law firm, we offer exposure to premium clients, large scale, multi-party, complex litigated matters and transparent career pathways, together with a variety of benefits including:
generous paid parental leave
paid salary continuance insurance
flexible working
study assistance
pro-bono opportunities
complementary massages
realistic billables targets for legal practitioners
a formal mentoring program
skilled memberships
birthday leave
social club
EOFY functions
end of year celebrations
All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.
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📌 Associate | Corporate & Commercial Division (Brisbane)
🏢 McInnes Wilson
📍 Brisbane