Solicitor | Business Services

The Opportunity

McInnes Wilson Lawyers is a leading law firm with a strong reputation for providing exceptional legal services to clients across a range of industries. Our firm is committed to delivering innovative and practical legal solutions to meet our clients' complex needs.

We are seeking a highly skilled Solicitor to join our team in Brisbane. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of talented solicitors and support staff and develop your skills within a fun and supportive work environment.

You will be part of an energetic team with direct access to a Principal and will have the opportunity to develop your skills across a broad range of interesting Queensland and National Commercial and Property matters. You will be acting for a diverse client base across the local government, private, non-for-profit/charity, agricultural and marina industries / sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Core duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Provide advice and guidance to clients on a range of commercial and property matters across a range of industries including local governments, education and small business clients.
• Drafting and negotiating various legal documents including contracts and service agreements.
• Conducting legal research and drafting advices to develop effective legal strategies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional client service.

Role Requirements and Your Experience

The successful applicant could possess the following:

• 1-3 years' post admission experience with across a broad range of general commercial and property matters.
• Proficiency with PEXA / electronic property settlements.
• Experience with self-assessment of Queensland transfer duty.
• A commercial mindset with a focus on delivering practical and commercially sound advice to clients.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and work collaboratively with other solicitors and support staff.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Your new team

McInnes Wilson's Business Services team is a distinguished group of legal professionals dedicated to providing exceptional service and delivering successful outcomes for our clients. We are known for our depth of knowledge, extensive experience, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Our team comprises highly skilled solicitors who each bring unique attributes to the team and to the firm. Collaboration and teamwork are fundamental to our approach. We foster a supportive environment where ideas are shared, expertise is leveraged, and innovative strategies are developed.

You will have the opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals who are not only leaders in their fields but are also passionate mentors committed to helping you grow and thrive in your career.

About McInnes Wilson Lawyers

We are a full-service firm with 61 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that values people. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards, Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.

Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:

• Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period, pre-natal leave, parent & care givers' platform, partner leave and return to work bonuses.
• Access to our firmwide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies.
• Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions.

Got aspirations for growth and promotion? We have that covered too. We have a clear program that is clear and supportive, to promote your future success with us.

Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team,

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups. If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process, please let us know.