Associate/Senior Associate | Corporate and Commercial (Brisbane)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 firm's 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 co-investing with you.Momentum. It's exciting to be part of something strong and positive, isn't 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 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 high-quality service to clients;Mentoring and supervising junior solicitors and support staff, as well as assisting with team management;Working collaboratively with other teams in the firm.Requirements Our ideal candidate will have:
Experience ranging from 3-20+ years post-admission in 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 high-quality 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.
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 full-service 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.
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.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups.
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