Generalist Lawyer - 2 Pqe

Engage Personnel; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Engage Personnel is seeking a motivated Lawyer to join a busy, supportive firm with opportunities across multiple practice areas in Victoria. You will work closely with experienced senior lawyers, develop a broad skill set across Wills and Estates, Commercial Law, Leasing and more, and have autonomy to manage your own files with guidance as needed.

You’ll join a collaborative team with a steady flow of work from private individuals, SMEs and high-net-worth clients, enjoying a supportive

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-admission experience
• Experience across general practice areas, ideally including commercial, property or wills and estates
• Strong drafting, research and communication skills
• Confidence to manage matters and communicate directly with clients
• Proactive approach and the ability to work with some independence

Responsibilities

• Manage own matters with oversight from Partners and Senior Associate
• Draft, review and advise on contracts, leases and general advisory work
• Develop experience across wills, estates and commercial/property matters
• Communicate with clients and coordinate matter progress with the supervising lawyers

Skills

Drafting

Research

Communication

Job description

Enjoy variety in your work, build your expertise across multiple practice areas and develop your career within a busy, supportive and growing firm.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Lawyer to join a well-established and growing law firm, with positions available in both Kyneton and Essendon.

This is a great opportunity for a lawyer who enjoys variety and wants to develop a broad skill set across different areas of law. You'll work closely with experienced senior lawyers, gain exposure to interesting and complex matters, and enjoy the autonomy to manage your own files while having guidance and support available when needed.

You’ll join a busy and collaborative team with a consistent flow of incoming work and a diverse client base, including private individuals, family-owned businesses, SMEs and high-net-worth clients.

The practice covers a broad range of legal areas, giving you the opportunity to develop your experience and work across matters including:

• Wills and Estates.
• General Commercial Law.
• Commercial and Retail Leasing.
• Contract drafting and review.
• General advisory work.
• Business and property-related matters.

You’ll have direct client contact and the opportunity to take carriage of your own matters, working closely with the Partner and Senior Associate for guidance, mentoring and support.

About You

You’ll ideally have at least 2 years’ post-admission experience, although lawyers with 12 months or more will be considered if they can demonstrate the right experience and approach.

You’ll bring:

• Experience across general practice areas, ideally including commercial, property or wills and estates.
• Strong drafting, research and communication skills.
• The confidence to manage matters and communicate directly with clients.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work with a degree of independence.
• A genuine interest in developing your skills and building a long-term legal career.

You’ll be someone who enjoys being busy, takes initiative and is keen to get involved in a variety of work rather than being restricted to one particular area.

Why Join?

This is a firm where there is plenty happening, with a consistent flow of work and opportunities to develop your practice across different areas of law.

You’ll enjoy:

• A varied workload with exposure to interesting and complex matters.
• Working directly alongside an experienced Partner and Senior Associate.
• A high level of autonomy, with support available whenever needed.
• A manageable six-hour daily billable target.
• A close-knit and collaborative team environment.
• Regular team functions and social events.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression and professional development.

The Working Environment

The firm has a busy, energetic and welcoming culture, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and working together. You’ll be part of a smaller team, allowing you to build close relationships with colleagues while still having access to the wider firm's resources and expertise.

These are office-based positions, with five days per week in the office. There is an opportunity to join the team in either Kyneton or Essendon.