Associate Lawyer/solicitor at Swaab

**About Swaab**
We are a multi-award winning commercial law firm with an entrenched commitment to our clients and our colleagues which we live through our own Swaab Brand of Service.

We proudly serve the middle market, listed corporations, family businesses, wealthy individuals, entrepreneurs and start-ups that want a responsive and nimble team of experts who celebrate their contribution to the broader Australian economy.

Our key areas of practice are property, corporate, commercial, intellectual property and technology, employment law, litigation, insolvency, transport and franchising. We work across a number of industries including property, retail and fashion, health, professional services, transport and media. In addition to our commercial practice we also have a highly reputable family law team.

We are a member of Meritas, a global alliance of independent, full-service law firms and is its only Sydney based member. This allows us to keep in touch globally, provide extended services to our clients and gives us the exposure and opportunity to work with international businesses.

**Full job description**
We are looking for a bright, motivated, client focused, experienced lawyer with minimum 3-6 years PQE to work directly with two Partners in our Commercial/ Corporate/Intellectual Property team.

In this role you will be involved in all areas of commercial, corporate and IP transactional work, including acquisitions and disposals, investments, loan and security, shareholder agreements, as well as restructuring and corporate advisory work. In terms of client base, this role has a good mix, and will see you advising Australian and international clients, including both private and public companies, on a range of matters for a number of industry sectors.

Day to day, you will work on commercial business matters from start to finish, such as;
- Preparing and drafting commercial agreements, joint venture agreements,
- Advise clients on company restructurings,
- Preparing and drafting partnership agreements, trademark prosecutions and filings,
- Providing advice for portfolio management, sale and purchase of businesses, corporate and trust structuring.
- Undertaking research, investigations and due diligences, for court cases preparation
- Represent clients in court and give notice of court actions to clients

**Skills & Experience**

To be considered for this position, you will have at least 3-6 years post qualifying experience as a Commercial and Corporate lawyer in a similar role and be technically competent in the area of commercial law. Ideally, you will have an interest in IP and want to be developed in this area. It is important that you are a strong communicator, you pride yourself in your high attention to detail and you plan your time effectively to meet deadlines.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic driven lawyer to really own the role and join a highly-regarded Commercial/Corporate and IP practice, working with two supportive Partners.

**Requirements**:

- Solicitor practising certificate
- Bachelor of Law degree
- Minimum of 3-6 years post qualifying experience as a Commercial and Corporate lawyer
- Strong communication skills
- Interest towards Intellectual Property
- High attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.

**Why join us?**
- We care about you
- Experience an exciting future with us
- Attractive earning potential
- High impact, purposeful work
- A place to thrive

**Benefits**

In addition to a competitive salary, you will also benefit from the following:

- Salary continuance insurance
- Gym/wellness contribution
- Excellent workplace environment and culture
- Flexibility
- Regular team building and social events
- Supportive team and firm
- Purchased leave
- Flu shots
- EAP
- Annual legal allowance
- Yoga
- Various other well-being initiatives

**Culture**

Workplace culture is important to us, because when our people are happy, we know they will look after our clients and themselves. Swaab is a place where people can belong, evolve and create and are rewarded for their efforts. Our people are the key to our success, and we believe in recognising the value that they bring to the firm.

**Contract Type**: Full-time, permanent.

**How to Apply**

Pay: Up to $140,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring program
- Extended annual leave
- Gym membership
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person