Senior Associate – Commercial Law

Duffy & Simon, a progressive leader in the legal industry with nearly 50 years’ experience, is growing across key areas, including litigation, commercial, property and family law.

Due to this growth, we are looking to fill two senior associate positions in our general commercial and property teams, to work across a range of interesting and challenging matters.

You will enjoy the autonomy and responsibility of managing and leading a diverse caseload, with the focus, support and guidance, as well as administrative assistance required.

General Requirements

• Developing an understanding of client operations and strategy and providing tailored legal advice.

• Conducting effective legal research including reviewing applicable case law and legislative changes.

Experience

This is a permanent opportunity to work on some of the complex corporate/commercial matters ranging from:

• Shareholders agreement, joint ventures and partnership advice;

• Business acquisitions;

• Shareholder/partnership disputes;

• Corporate structuring;

• General commercial advice;

• Contract advice and disputes;

• Employment & IR law; and

• General taxation and superannuation advice.

About You

• 5yrs+ relevant experience in commercial law;

• Strong expertise in commercial law;

• Ability to manage multiple transactions and projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Practical and client focused problem solving and research skills.

• Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team.

• Excellent organisation, written and oral communication skills.

• Well developed negotiation skills and attention to detail.

• LEAP, CITEC and RedCrest experience preferable.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package

• Autonomous case management;

• Clear pathway to Partnership.

Please submit applications including a covering letter and a resume to Peta, People & Culture Manager at peta@duffysimon.com.au. We would like to thank all applicants for applying and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.