AssociateSenior Associate Corporate and Commercial Brisbane
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Job Description
At McInnes Wilson Lawyers we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our employees can thrive. As a leading law firm we are committed to excellence in everything we do.
The Opportunity
McInnes Wilson Lawyers is a leading law firm with a strong reputation for providing exceptional legal services to clients across a range of industries. Our firm is committed to delivering innovative and practical legal solutions to meet our clients complex needs.
As a result of our continued growth we are seeking highly skilled and experienced Corporate & Commercial Associates and Senior Associates to join our team in Brisbane. There are exciting opportunities to work with a team of talented solicitors and support staff and further develop your skills and career within a fun and supportive work environment.
The Culture
- You will be part of a dynamic team working closely with dedicated Principals and will develop your skills across all areas of corporate and commercial advisory particularly in the areas of Intellectual Property (IP) Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and business structuring advice
- You will be given hands on client contact opportunities and space to grow your expertise and practice
- This team hunts as a pack and celebrates wins together
- Your new team will live by the ethos of being easy to deal with
- A unique value proposition of our corporate and commercial team is our very collaborative and playful culture where members enjoy coming to work
The Key Differences
- Our simple and unique model for associates and senior associates is that we give time and space to invest with us and also in themselves.
- Our unique 6 1 1 model of agreeing with our associates and senior associates to work for the firms clients for 6 hours a day and to actively enable them to invest in business development 1 hour per day) and qualifications and learning 1 hour per day) means that we are coinvesting with you.
- Momentum. Its exciting to be part of something strong and positive isnt it Just ask our most recent corporate and commercial partners both who started with us as clerks during their time at university. We are growing in the Brisbane market and we are building out our corporate and commercial teams in other national offices.
Key Responsibilities
The core responsibilities of these roles include:
- Undertaking M&A transactions and cradle to grave transaction services assistance;
- Conducting legal research and drafting technical advice;
- Drafting and negotiating legal agreements and contracts including shareholder agreements sale and purchase agreements and licensing agreements;
- Assisting with and attending marketing and business development activities;
- Managing client relationships and providing highquality service to clients;
- Mentoring and supervising junior solicitors and support staff as well as assisting with team management and;
- Working collaboratively with other teams in the firm.
Requirements
Our ideal candidate will have:
- We are open minded and want to ensure we keep our mind open. You could have anywhere from 320 years post admission experience with experience across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
- A commercial mindset with a focus on delivering practical and commercially sound advice to clients.
- Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and work collaboratively with other solicitors and support staff.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering highquality work.
Your new team
Our team is made up of highly skilled and dedicated legal professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. We work collaboratively to ensure that every client receives the highest level of service and support throughout their legal journey.
Our team members have a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise allowing us to provide comprehensive legal solutions to our clients. We value problem solving creativity and a passion for the law and we encourage our team members to continually develop their skills and knowledge through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
We believe that a supportive and positive team culture is essential to our success and we foster a respectful working environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.
About McInnes Wilson
We are a fullservice firm with 53 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.
When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers you will be joining a firm that takes gender equality seriously. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition by Lawyers Weekly Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.
Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:
- Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period prenatal leave parent & care givers platform partner leave and return to work bonuses
- Access to our firmwide personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
- Flexible working arrangements
- Reward and recognition program including tenure awards annual staff awards and promotion ceremonies
- Further education support and professional development program including a formal mentoring program
- Health and wellbeing initiatives birthday leave for fulltime employees firm social club and regular team functions
Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position.
All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.
Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Recruitment team
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including those from underrepresented groups. If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process please dont hesitate to let us know.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
