Generalist Lawyer - 2 PQE

Legal - Professional; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal - Professional in Melbourne welcomes a motivated Lawyer to join a busy, supportive team with opportunities in both Kyneton and Essendon. You will manage your own files under guidance, gaining exposure to wills and estates, general commercial law, leasing and advisory work while developing a broad skill set.

The role emphasizes direct client contact, a proactive approach, and ongoing professional development within a collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take carriage of own matters with guidance available.
• Work closely with the Partner and Senior Associate.
• Develop a broad skill set across practice areas.
• Maintain client communication and deliver high-quality drafting.
• Adhere to a sensible billable target and professional standards.

Skills

Drafting

Research

Communication

Client management

Independence

Career development

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.

The Opportunity

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.

Interested?

If you're looking for a role where you can broaden your experience, take ownership of your work and continue developing into a well-rounded lawyer, we'd love to hear from you.

Not quite the right role? Let's talk anyway. I have a range of opportunities that could be the perfect fit for you, and I'd love to hear from you!