Associate Lawyer

McClure Law; Kyneton; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmer, Stevens & Rennick are seeking a capable Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE to join our regional office and service clients across Central Victoria. The role involves handling Commercial, Property, Wills, and related matters with direct client interaction and end-to-end file management.

The successful candidate will possess a Victorian practising certificate, strong communication skills, and the ability to work across multiple practice areas while delivering practical, proportionate

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE with a current Victorian practising certificate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a client-focused approach.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple matters.
• Willingness to work across Commercial, Property, and Wills practice areas.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage files from instructions through to settlement or resolution.
• Provide contract drafting, review, and advice to clients.
• Facilitate negotiations, mediations, and debt recovery matters.
• Prepare documentation and represent clients in court or tribunal proceedings where required.

Job description

The firm

Palmer, Stevens & Rennick have been providing legal advice to clients in Central Victoria for over 150 years as a well trusted local law office committed to servicing our existing client base including intergenerational clients. Recently the firm was acquired by Ascot Solicitors. The collaboration has resulted in access to a large team of experienced legal practitioners offering a prolific range of expertise to our fast-growing client base with the goal of providing high-quality legal services and optimum solutions, whilst retaining compassion for our highly valued clients.

About the Role

We are seeking a capable, motivated and commercially minded Lawyer (Minimum 3 years PAE) to join our regional office and service our clients who are based in the surrounding areas including Melbourne, Bendigo, Gisborne, Sunbury, Macedon, Romsey Lancefield and Riddell’s Creek and Castlemaine.

This role is suited to a well-rounded experienced practitioner who enjoys the variety of general legal practice, is confident dealing directly with clients, and can manage matters through to settlement.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will work across a range of practice areas including:

Commercial — Business sales and purchases, contract drafting and review, start-up structuring, shareholder and partnership arrangements, commercial leasing, and contracts.

Property — Residential and commercial conveyancing from contract to settlement, off-the-plan and development transactions, commercial and retail leasing, and related disputes.

Wills and Power of Attorneys—Taking will instructions, providing legal advice relating to assets, TFM claims, superannuation, drafting and executing wills.

You will:

Independently manage files through to completion from taking initial instructions, identify legal and commercial risks, explain options in plain language and recommend proportionate, workable solutions

Facilitate negotiations, mediations, debt recovery matters

Prepare documentation and run court or tribunal proceedings

About you

We are looking for a Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years PQE, A current Victorian practising certificate who demonstrates initiative and sound judgement.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, client-focused approach.

Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a positive team culture.

Initiative, adaptability and a willingness to learn and develop technical expertise

Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to manage competing priorities.

A professional demeanour, strong work ethic, and a commitment to contributing to the firm’s success.