About Us
Mendelawitz Morton is an independent boutique law firm based in West Perth, advising mid-market businesses, high-net-worth individuals and professional advisers. We work across Commercial & Tax, Mergers & Acquisitions, Wills & Estates, Litigation, and Insolvency, Reconstruction & Turnaround. Our work is diverse, often complex and always commercially focused. We're a close-knit team that takes our work seriously, but not ourselves too seriously. We value good people, fresh perspectives, collaboration and a willingness to have a go. We enjoy what we do, take pride in delivering excellent outcomes for our clients and believe that developing good lawyers starts with giving them the opportunity to get involved. The Opportunity We're looking for a Junior Lawyer (graduate to 2 years PAE) to join our Commercial & Tax team in January 2027. This is an opportunity to build your career in corporate advisory and commercial law, working directly alongside experienced senior lawyers and directors on matters that offer genuine exposure well beyond the typical junior lawyer experience. You'll be involved in a broad range of commercial and private client work, including:
• Business structuring and restructuring
• Commercial transactions including mid-market mergers and acquisitions (up to circa $50 million)
• Capital restructuring
• Tax advisory including transaction tax, restructuring, CGT, Division 7A and trust matters
• Shareholder and joint venture arrangements
• Asset protection and business succession planning
• Estate planning




• Commercial contracts and strategic advice
• Property transactions You'll also have opportunities to work alongside our Insolvency & Disputes team, gaining exposure to complex commercial matters and early-stage dispute resolution. No two days will look quite the same. You'll be encouraged to take ownership of your work, ask questions, develop your commercial thinking and build the technical skills to become a well-rounded commercial lawyer. Skills and experience We know that a good CV and strong academic results are only part of the picture. We're interested in people who are curious, motivated and genuinely interested in the world around them. People who want to understand the commercial context behind a legal answer. People who enjoy solving problems, are comfortable having a go and bring something positive to the team. You might be a recent graduate or have up to two years' post-admission experience. Either way, we're looking for someone with: You will:
• A genuine interest in commercial law, transactions, tax or property
• Strong drafting skills and attention to detail
• A sound academic foundation
• A willingness to learn, take responsibility and seek out opportunities




• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with colleagues and clients
• Commercial curiosity and an interest in how businesses operate
• A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach
• The ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a close-knit team

What we offer
We want our junior lawyers to develop into capable, confident and commercially minded lawyers, not simply become very good at completing tasks:
• Competitive remuneration and performance-based bonuses
• Reasonable and sustainable billable targets
• Direct access to senior lawyers and directors
• Hands-on mentoring and meaningful involvement in client matters
• Exposure to high-quality, complex work uncommon at a junior level
• External learning and professional development opportunities
• A supportive, collegiate team environment
• Genuine opportunities for long-term development and progression Interested? If you're looking for a role where you can develop quickly, get involved in interesting work and be part of a team that values both what you bring professionally and who you are as a person, we'd like to hear from you. We're interested in the person behind the CV, so don't feel you need to tick every box to put yourself forward. For more information

about us
, please visit our website at www.mmcl.com.au. Applications are now open for a January 2027 commencement. Please apply or request more information at [email protected].

📌 2027 Junior Lawyer – Commercial (Perth)
🏢 Mendelawitz Morton
📍 Perth