Junior Commercial Lawyer: Launch Your Career in Adelaide

Piper Alderman; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

26 weeks parental leave

Salary continuance insurance

Purchased annual leave

Bonus program

Team events

Corporate discounts

Diversity & Inclusion committees

Pro bono opportunities

Job summary

Piper Alderman is a premier commercial law firm with offices across Australia, including Adelaide. We are seeking a Commercial Law Graduate or 1st Year Lawyer to join our Adelaide team.

You will work alongside Partner Simon Venus and the Adelaide Commercial team, gaining meaningful client exposure from day one while developing expertise in corporate and commercial matters in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a newly admitted lawyer or clerk/graduate in corporate/commercial practice.
• Due to complete university studies by end of 2026, or be newly admitted.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written, drafting and verbal communication.
• Excellent research skills.
• Curiosity, commitment to growth and openness to feedback.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Written communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree (LLB/JD) or equivalent

Job description

Piper Alderman is a premier commercial law firm with offices across Australia, including Adelaide. We are seeking a Commercial Law Graduate or 1st Year Lawyer to join our Adelaide team.

You will work alongside Partner Simon Venus and the Adelaide Commercial team, gaining meaningful client exposure from day one while developing expertise in corporate and commercial matters in a collaborative, high-performing environment.