Senior Property & Commercial Transactional Lawyer (5+ Years Pae)

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SENIOR PROPERTY AND / OR COMMERCIAL TRANSACTIONAL LAWYER Rennick & Gaynor are a highly respected and established law firm in Hawthorn East and Geelong providing quality legal services since 1919. Rennick & Gaynor advise new, long standing and referral clients in Wills and Estates, Compulsory Land Acquisition, Conveyancing and Property Law, Commercial Transactions, Litigation and Dispute Resolution. We are conveniently located near public transport.

We are seeking a full-time Senior Property and / or Commercial Transactional Lawyer of 5+ years PAE with solid property and / or commercial transactional experience and general commercial intellect to join our expanding business and be part of a dynamic and supportive team culture. We're looking for someone who values client relationships, enjoys a challenge, diverse caseloads and managing your own matters from initial client contact to conclusion.

Experience is preferred across many facets including leases, adverse possession, owners' corporation issues, retirement villages, survivorships and caveats, trust transfers, duties, GST, land tax, SMSF, mortgages, company shares, subdivisions, off-the-plan sales, Registrar of Titles applications, PPSR, sale / purchase of businesses and franchises.

We encourage mentoring opportunities to grow and develop your career as a well-rounded lawyer under the supervision of the Partners. We recognise all our staff are an asset and an important part of our success.

Your tasks would include :

Managing client matters

Drafting property and / or commercial agreements including shareholder and partnership agreements, joint ventures, licence agreements, leases, developments, subdivision and property transfers and statutory declarations / affidavits

Reviewing and drafting written / oral advice

Negotiation of commercial outcomes

Attending client meetings, obtaining instructions and providing legal advice

Attending mediations and settlement conferences

Exploring all settlement options for clients

Instructing expert witnesses and barristers

To be considered for this role the successful applicant will have :

Strong technical experience

Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills

The ability to be adaptable, work autonomously or collaborate in a team

Efficiency in working to deadlines whilst managing client requirements and expectations

Knowledge of State Courts and VCAT procedures as well as use of all Court electronic filing systems

Practical, problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ambitious and motivated

Ability to mentor junior colleagues on practice and procedure

A passion for providing an excellent client experience

What's in it for you? We'll provide you with :

Strong opportunities for growth, development and career progression

A fun, friendly and supportive environment

A variety of interesting and challenging matters

All applications should provide details of your specific experience.

Administrative assistance will be provided and experience in Leap Legal Software, Microsoft Office 365 and PEXA electronic settlements would be advantageous.

Salary will commensurate with experience.

As we are a family friendly office, flexibility to work from home at times considered.

We thank you for applying, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Have you completed a qualification in law? How many years' experience do you have in property law? How much notice are you required to give your current employer? How many years' experience do you have in corporate & commercial law? Which of the following legal practice management software do you have experience with? To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.

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