Law Graduate - Banking & Finance

Elliott May Lawyers; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott May Lawyers in Brisbane's Milton area is seeking a Law Graduate or Junior Solicitor to join the Mortgage Lending team. You will work closely with senior lawyers and gain exposure to all aspects of mortgage lending and enforcement.

Key tasks include obtaining and reviewing searches, drafting security documents such as mortgages, loan agreements, guarantees, charges and caveats, and liaising with clients and external solicitors to ensure documents are correctly executed before funding.

Qualifications

• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently and proactively in a fast-paced, transactional environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining and reviewing searches of all persons, properties and corporations involved in commercial loan transactions.
• Drafting all relevant security documents including mortgages, loan agreements, guarantees, charges and caveats.
• Liaising internally and with clients and external solicitors prior to and after the issuing of security documentation.
• Ensuring all security documents have been correctly executed prior to certification and funding.

Job description

We are a banking and finance law firm that acts across all States and Territories providing proactive legal advice within our core practice areas of mortgage lending and enforcement. The team prides itself on a detail-oriented, client-focused approach within a fast-paced and professional environment.

Our offices are close to both Auchenflower and Milton train stations and within walking distance of the Park Rd precinct.

About the Role

We are seeking a Law Graduate or Junior Solicitor to join our Mortgage Lending team based in Milton, Brisbane.

In this role you will work closely with our senior lawyers and gain exposure to all aspects of the mortgage lending and enforcement business.

Key Areas of Work

Obtaining and reviewing searches of all persons, properties and corporations involved in commercial loan transactions.

Drafting all relevant security documents including mortgages, loan agreements, guarantees, charges and caveats.

Liaising internally and with clients and external solicitors prior to and after the issuing of security documentation.

Ensuring all security documents have been correctly executed prior to certification and funding.

Why Join Us

Work directly with experienced practitioners and legal professionals.

Develop expertise in a niche banking and finance practice.

High level of responsibility and autonomy as you progress.

Exposure to fast-paced, transactional legal work.

Opportunity to build a strong technical skillset in lending and finance.

About You

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to work efficiently and proactively in a fast-paced, transactional environment.

Strong organisational and time management skills

This role offers a strong platform to develop specialist expertise in banking and finance law, with increasing responsibility and autonomy as your experience grows.