We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated law graduate or junior lawyer (1-2 years' PAE) to join our Real Estate & Construction practice group in Canberra, on a permanent full-time basis.Your role The Commercial team has a proven track record of handling significant transactions within the Australian property market. Our expertise extends across the entire spectrum of property-related matters, encompassing retail shopping centres, commercial offices, and industrial sites. We have been integral in advising clients from the initial stages of acquisition through to development, providing comprehensive guidance and strategic insight throughout the process.With the support of an experienced and approachable Partner group and other lawyers and paralegals, you will work both independently and as part of a team, with direct client contact. This is a great opportunity to gain broad general property exposure, working within a collaborative team.About you If you are currently completing your practical legal training or in your first or second year of admitted experience, ideally in a commercial practice, this role may be for you.Additionally, you will have: a strong interest in general property and leasing work well-rounded verbal and written communication skills for both internal teamwork as well as for work with stakeholders and clients excellent drafting skills and a high attention to detail a desire to learn and a commitment to growing your career the ability to operate both autonomously and within a team a strong business and professional ethic, and the drive to succeed We can teach you what you need to know and are invested in your success as you grow your experience and career with us. The most important thing is that you are interested in property law, positive, collaborative and eager to learn.About us Gadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the future. We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of.At Gadens, we: develop and inspire our people do the right thing and make an impact work with quality clients in our chosen markets solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together are a widely recognised and respected brand. What we offer Gadens is the only law firm to be recognised in AFR BOSS Magazine's Best Places to Work 2024, which ranks Australia and New Zealand's best workplaces across nine different industries. We have an aggressive growth strategy and as part of our evolution and journey, we are creating a modern law firm and will present to the market a new, exciting offering that will rival Australia's top tier firms. We offer:A friendly, down-to-earth, and supportive team environment. Truly flexible work practices. Progressive and market-leading Parental Leave support including:30 weeks' Paid Parental Leave Superannuation contributions while on Parental Leave, for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days/week, regardless of your working days) An external coach to support our people through the various stages of the parental leave journey (Launch, Leave and Landing) A supported and staggered return Budget relief for fee earners upon landing/return Support and paid leave for Surrogacy and IVF treatment Ongoing professional development opportunities. Health and wellbeing initiatives. And much more! At Gadens, we engage with all of our people to create a work environment that encourages and promotes inclusion and diversity, while instilling pride in the firm and our values of excellence, collaboration, stewardship, positivity, responsibility and integrity. Our values and culture assist us in creating a cohesive environment in which we are committed equally to professionalism and personal fulfilment. We strive to create a culture where the principles of sustainability and corporate social responsibility are embraced and lived by our people every day. This includes respecting and connecting with First Nations people, and providing access to justice to those in need through our pro bono practice. This is what makes Gadens a great place to work. #J-18808-Ljbffr