Legal Officer

17 hours ago


East Melbourne, Australia Fairfields Legal Pty Ltd Full time

**Job Title**: Legal Officer

Full Time, Permanent Position

Melbourne, Victoria

$80,000 - $90,000 per year Plus Superannuation

**The Company**

Fairfields Legal Pty Ltd is a law firm based in Melbourne, Victoria. The firm provides tailored and specialist services on Investment advisory, commercial and Migration services to address clients personal and business needs. The firm assists potential Australian investors to invest in Sri Lanka privately or in partnership with the government. We offer accessible, world-class legal services to people from all backgrounds and business size. For over twenty years, we have established and maintained the benchmark for specialist commercial and immigration law practice among other services.

**The Role**

**Key responsibilities will include**:

- Legal investment advisory on potential target markets in Sri Lanka for Australian investors.
- Corresponding and negotiating with senior government officials in Sri Lanka in relation to investments.
- Provide support to the principal lawyer on complex commercial matters.
- Analyze and summarize complex legal documents for factual accuracy.
- Work closely and report to the principal lawyer on client matters.
- Conducting extensive legal research
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents
- Maintain client relationships.
- Analyzing, processing and management of specific/targeted migration matters for offshore clients.

**What we offer**
- An attractive remuneration package to match your portfolio.
- Professional development and career advancement
- Required on-the job training.

**What we are looking for**
- Bachelor’s degree in law
- Current and relevant Sri Lankan Law experience with an extensive understanding of the Sri Lankan legal framework
- Strong technology skills
- International experience working with government entities in any country is strongly recommended.

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

Work Location: In person



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