Commercial Lawyer (4+ years PQE)

Melbourne Permanent / Full Time

Jarrod started his career in recruitment in 2017 when he purchased a specialist legal recruitment company. He has experience recruiting senior legal roles and legal management roles for a range of law firms in New Zealand. He also has experience in recruitment leadership for a large corporate. Jarrod joined the Elias Recruitment team in April 2024.Jarrod lives in Auckland with his 4 boys and when he's not spending time with his boys and all their activities, he enjoys triathlon, mountain biking, ocean swimming and cycling.Jarrod holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences and a Post Graduate Diploma in Commerce.

Recruiter :
Jarrod Moyle

Jarrod Moyle
  • Amazing opportunity for career growth and development
  • Competitive salary and company benefits
  • Supportive environment, encouraging work-life balance
ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is a reputable boutique firm located close to Melbourne CBD. Known for excellence in commercial practice, they provide strategic legal advice to a diverse clientele across Australia and internationally, with expertise in business, property, contracts, finance, building and construction, and more.

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN OUR CLIENT
Our client is committed to integrity, support, and genuine care for their employees. They offer a nurturing and career-enhancing environment where your growth is just as important as the firm’s success. With a strong focus on work-life balance, they ensure you’ll thrive both professionally and personally. You'll enjoy various benefits and perks, including:
  • Competitive salary
  • Bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Regular firm social events
  • Wellbeing program
  • Employee assistance program
  • In-house professional growth and development program
  • Professional memberships
  • Referral rewards
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
Our client is seeking a full-time Commercial Lawyer with a minimum of 4 years post-admission experience. The successful candidate will manage their own files and have the opportunity to build a client portfolio, supported by the firm's Marketing and Business Development Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team where your skills and initiative will be highly valued as the firm expands, providing ample opportunities for career growth and professional development.

OVERVIEW OF THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a motivated legal professional with a strong passion for commercial law. With at least 4 years of post-admission experience as a Commercial Lawyer, they will have expertise in areas such as:
  • Commercial law mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
  • Shareholders, unitholders, partnership, and franchise agreements
  • Joint venture agreements
  • Risk mitigation and avoidance strategies
  • Business structuring
  • Providing commercial advice to businesses, directors, executives, and shareholders
ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
  • Holds a tertiary Australian law degree and admission to legal practice in Australia
  • Minimum of 4 years PQE as a Commercial Lawyer
  • Experience with medical and health industry clients and/or property development is highly regarded but not essential
  • Demonstrates technological savvy alongside strong legal knowledge, business acumen, and excellent client service
  • Commits to technical excellence and continuous skill development
  • Exhibits high-level written and verbal communication skills
  • Thinks strategically and laterally to solve complex problems
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a copy of your CV through the ‘apply now’ button or email Jarrod Moyle [email protected]. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please call (02) 8045 5044. All applications are assured confidentiality.

Referral reward: $1000

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