Experienced Lawyer

Port Macquarie, Mid North Coast NSW
Full-time
$100,000 + per year for the right candidate

We provide a dynamic, flexible work environment that allows you to grow your career while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of working in one of the fastest-growing regional areas in NSW, Port Macquarie. Our progressive and busy practice offers comprehensive legal services to private, commercial and government clients. The firm is deeply community-oriented and committed, actively participating in pro bono work for organisations such as the Cancer Council and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer with a minimum of five years of legal experience to work full-time and assist the principal Lawyers in providing a full range of services across several areas, including:

• business sales, acquisitions, and corporate advice,
• commercial transactions and disputes,
• property and leasing,
• estate disputes.

The successful applicant will receive guidance and mentoring from senior and highly experienced practitioners to ensure their continued growth and learning in these areas of law.

• Career progression, skill and growth development
• Direct client contact to build your professional profile
• The real opportunity to develop your practice and take an equity position in our firm
• Dedicated work environment with a positive and supportive team culture
• Latest technology and support systems all while enjoying the best regional lifestyle.

The successful applicant will have legal experience practicing in a wide range of matters, including conveyancing, leasing, property transactions, commercial law, wills, and estates. They will also have:

• excellent written and communication skills,
• competency in drafting,
• enthusiasm to develop a broad range of legal skills,
• great attention to detail,
• a desire to build a practice and pursue a long-term career,
• outstanding communication skills to build and maintain client relationships,
• time management to manage their workload,
• ability to work both autonomously and in a team environment, and
• a willingness to develop business networks in the local community.

Please email your application in Word format (including your current CV with at least two referees identified) to Hadyn Oriti at Please address your experience and competence that will support the role, duties, and qualities we seek. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which statements best describe your right to work in Australia?
• How many years of experience do you have as a lawyer?
• Describe your current role and the areas of law in which you work.
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?