Commercial Associate

Burch&Co.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional growth program

Weekly meditation sessions

Pilates classes

Performance psychology support

Job summary

A law firm in Melbourne is seeking a Commercial Associate with a passion for providing high-quality legal services. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience and expertise in commercial law. Responsibilities include leading client matters, drafting legal documents, and fostering team productivity. The firm offers a supportive and flexible work culture with various benefits aimed at enhancing work-life balance.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of post-admission experience in private practice.
• Experience in commercial, property, startup, employment or corporate governance law.
• Proficient in drafting various legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead client matters and complete tasks on schedule.
• Draft communications and clarify client instructions.
• Review and draft legal documents including contracts.
• Drive team productivity and build trusted relationships with clients.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

This range is provided by Burch&Co.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$111,000.00/yr - A$125,000.00/yr

You’re a confident, reliable and principled lawyer looking for a new opportunity in the legal industry. You have at least 3years’ experience post-admission in private practice and you bring a positive, logical, and productive approach to your work.

Your expertise in commercial law, gained in a firm environment, includes a focus or interest in commercial, property, start up, employment or corporate governance. Passionate about your profession, you prioritise relationships and thrive in dynamic, collaborative environments.

You enjoy problem-solving and being an integral part of a close-knit team.

Now, you're seeking more meaningful client interactions and greater clarity in your professional growth.

THE ROLE:

Join our Commercial Team as an Associate, playing a crucial role in delivering high-quality legal services. Lead client matters, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule, objectives are met, and client and legal expectations are fulfilled.

Reporting to our Managing Director, you'll drive team productivity, building trusted relationships with clients. Supported by a paralegal, your responsibilities include drafting communications, clarifying client instructions, shaping team culture, and reviewing/drafting various legal documents including:

• commercial leases;
• service agreements;
• licences;
• intellectual property registrations and agreements;
• capital raising and corporate governance documents;
• terms and conditions; and
• employment agreements and policies.

US:

Located at the Commons, 55 Collins Street, we are a team of smart, fun, and bright individuals. Led by Director Nich Burch, an esteemed commercial lawyer, we believe in creating a better legal experience. Recognised as a finalist in the Women's Law Awards Diversity Law Firm of the Year and one of BRW's fastest-growing firms, we work across diverse sectors, always aiming to be positive and straightforward in all that we do. Founded 9 years ago, our firm has grown into a community of over 1300 clients. In summary, we genuinely care – about each other, our community, and the law.

WHY BURCH&CO?

We genuinely believe our team and clients are what sets the experience of working at Burch&Co apart.

We love what we do and who we work with, and we believe you will too.

Additional benefits include a tailored KPI and professional growth program, a 9-day working fortnight (subject to meeting KPI's) without a salary reduction, bottomless coffee (and beer/cider on tap), genuine flexible working arrangements, balanced team face time, weekly meditation sessions, Pilates classes, performance psychology support and a variety of other perks designed to enhance your work-life.

THE DETAILS:

• Reporting to: Nich Burch, Director
• For more information, contact: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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