Solicitor - Commercial & Property

SENIOR PROPERTY AND/OR COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONAL LAWYER

Our client are a highly respected and established law firm located in the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne providing quality legal services for over 100 years. Our client advise new, long standing and referral clients in Wills and Estates, Compulsory Land Acquisition, Conveyancing and Property Law, Commercial Transactions, Litigation and Dispute Resolution.  They are conveniently located near public transport.

They are seeking a full\-time Senior Property and/or Commercial Lawyer of 5+ years PAE with solid property and/or commercial transactional experience and general commercial intellect to join their expanding business and be part of a dynamic and supportive team culture.  They're looking for someone who values client relationships, enjoys a challenge, diverse caseloads and managing your own matters from initial client contact to conclusion.

Experience is preferred across many facets including leases, adverse possession, owners’ corporation issues, retirement villages, survivorships and caveats, trust transfers, duties, GST, land tax, SMSF, mortgages, company shares, subdivisions, off\-the\-plan sales, Registrar of Titles applications, PPSR, sale/purchase of businesses and franchises.

They encourage mentoring opportunities to grow and develop your career as a well\-rounded lawyer under the supervision of the Partners.  They recognise all our staff are an asset and an important part of their success.

Your tasks would include:

• Managing client matters
  


• Drafting property and/or commercial agreements including shareholder and partnership agreements, joint ventures, licence agreements, leases, developments, subdivision and property transfers and statutory declarations/affidavits
  


• Reviewing and drafting written/oral advice
  


• Negotiation of commercial outcomes
  


• Attending client meetings, obtaining instructions and providing legal advice
  


• Attending mediations and settlement conferences
  


• Exploring all settlement options for clients
  


• Instructing expert witnesses and barristers
  

To be considered for this role the successful applicant will have:

• Strong technical experience
  


• Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills
  


• Attention to detail
  


• The ability to be adaptable, work autonomously or collaborate in a team
  


• Efficiency in working to deadlines whilst managing client requirements and expectations
  


• Knowledge of State Courts and VCAT procedures as well as use of all Court electronic filing systems
  


• Practical, problem\-solving skills
  


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  


• Ambitious and motivated
  


• Ability to mentor junior colleagues on practice and procedure
  


• A passion for providing an excellent client experience
  

What’s in it for you? They’ll provide you with:

• Strong opportunities for growth, development and career progression
  


• A fun, friendly and supportive environment
  


• A variety of interesting and challenging matters
  

All applications should provide details of your specific experience.

Administrative assistance will be provided and experience in Leap Legal Software, Microsoft Office 365 and PEXA electronic settlements would be advantageous.

Salary will commensurate with experience.

As they are a family friendly office, flexibility to work from home at times considered.