Highly Skilled Commercial Attorney

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Programmed Full time
Job Overview

Persolkelly is a leading recruitment provider with a legacy of over 100 years in the Australian staffing landscape. Our team specialises in sourcing top talent for professional, healthcare, ICT, government, and executive roles.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced commercial lawyer with 2+ years PAE to join our client's expanding team in Melbourne CBD. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to work on a wide range of commercial law matters, including structuring and restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, leasing, shareholder and partnership agreements, business succession agreements, blockchain and cryptocurrency compliance, banking and finance, and corporate governance.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial litigation, with experience in complex general commercial litigation, property-related disputes, partnership disputes, corporate and personal insolvency, building and construction disputes, and proceeds of crime law. A minimum of 2 years PQE in commercial law is required, with litigation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

This role involves working on a variety of commercial law tasks, including:
  • Structuring and restructuring of businesses;
  • Mergers and acquisitions, including business sales and purchases;
  • Leasing and property transactions;
  • Shareholder and partnership agreements;
  • Business succession agreements;
  • Blockchain and cryptocurrency compliance;
  • Banking and finance, including property and development lending;
  • Corporate governance and regulation.

Litigation Responsibilities

In addition to commercial law tasks, this role also involves working on complex litigation matters, including:
  • Complex general commercial litigation;
  • Property-related disputes;
  • Partnership disputes and shareholder disputes;
  • Corporate and personal insolvency;
  • Building and construction disputes;
  • Proceeds of crime law under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cth) and the Confiscation Act 1997 (Vic);
  • Directors' duties and governance/compliance issues.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:
  • A minimum of 2 years PQE in commercial law;
  • Litigation experience is preferred but not essential;
  • A current practicing certificate;
  • Motivation and ability to take ownership of your own work.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary package, including a salary in line with skills and experience ($120,000 - $180,000 per annum), ongoing mentoring and career progression opportunities, excellent work-life balance, and flexible working arrangements.

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