Graduate Lawyer

P&B Law; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH Fridays

Mentoring and training

Hybrid work options

Job summary

P&B Law is a fast-growing boutique firm in Melbourne seeking a Graduate Lawyer to join our Property and Business team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Upon admission and successful completion of the term, there is potential for full-time employment.

You will gain exposure to property, commercial transactions, leasing, drafting and reviewing agreements, litigation, and estate planning. The right candidate will receive training and mentoring, with a collaborative culture and strong

Qualifications

• Finished law degree and willingness to complete PLT (practical legal training).
• Exposure to property, commercial transactions, leasing, and estate planning is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to property, commercial transactions and leasing.
• Drafting and reviewing legal agreements.
• Litigation and dispute resolution support.
• Estate planning and general commercial advice.
• Learn transactional files with guidance and training.

Skills

Legal drafting

Attention to detail

Commercial acumen

Time management

Independent thinker

Communication skills

Education

Law degree completed

PLT completed or in progress

Job description

The Opportunity – Graduate Lawyer – Property and Business - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Looking for an exciting and rewarding role, working in a fast growing boutique law firm specialising in commercial law, litigation, property and estate planning?

Then look no further!

About the role

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract graduate position. Upon your admission and successful completion of this 12-month contract, there is the opportunity for full-time employment.

You’ll have finished your law degree and be either willing to complete PLT or have recently finished it and be seeking a position with exposure to:

property;

commercial transactions;

commercial leasing;

legal agreement drafting and reviewing;

litigation;

estate planning; and

general commercial advice.

The right candidate will receive further training, guidance, and support as needed.

The Capabilities

Key capabilities that we are looking for include:

demonstrate a sense of urgency;

ability to navigate complex issues;

time management capabilities;

independent, strategic thinker and doer;

ability to think practically; and

demonstrate an active curiosity!

Your written and verbal communication skills should be clear and concise, with unwavering attention to detail, and, finally, demonstrate the ability to work on transactional files and display a strong sense of commercial acumen.

About Us

Established in 1994, P&B Law provides expert legal advice to clients with a strong focus on commercial outcomes. Our clients come from diverse backgrounds and industries, meaning you'll have the chance to work on a variety of interesting and challenging files and learn about a broad range of businesses.

Our Culture

At P&B Law, we're committed to our values of professionalism, client outcome focus, teamwork, accountability, and clear, transparent communication. We offer a genuine work-life balance, which we don't just say we do.

Our experienced partners and talented senior lawyers are committed to an open-door policy and have a proactive approach to mentoring and learning. Further training, support and career development will be provided to help you grow and reach your full potential.

We offer a number of employee benefits and remote/hybrid working options (primarily in-office, with 1 day of work-from-home per fortnight on Fridays). Our office culture is engaging, enriching and fun (including chocolate!).

Next Steps

We're looking for an enthusiastic person who shares our values to join us.

We’re looking forward to meeting you soon!