Associate/Senior Associate | Corporate and Commercial (Brisbane)

At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our employees can thrive. As a leading law firm, we are committed to excellence in everything we do.

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.

As a result of our continued growth, we are seeking highly skilled and experienced Corporate & Commercial Associates and Senior Associates to join our team in Brisbane. There are exciting opportunities to work with a team of talented solicitors and support staff and further develop your skills and career within a fun and supportive work environment.

The Culture

• You will be part of a dynamic team working closely with dedicated Principals and will develop your skills across all areas of corporate and commercial advisory, particularly in the areas of Intellectual Property (IP), Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), and business structuring advice
• You will be given hands on client contact opportunities and space to grow your expertise and practice
• This team hunts as a pack and celebrates wins together
• Your new team will live by the ethos of being easy to deal with
• A unique value proposition of our corporate and commercial team is our very collaborative and playful culture where members enjoy coming to work

The Key Differences?

• Our simple and unique model for associates and senior associates is that we give time and space to invest with us and also in themselves.
• Our unique “6 1 1 model” of agreeing with our associates and senior associates to work for the firm’s clients for 6 hours a day and to actively enable them to invest in business development (1 hour per day) and qualifications and learning (1 hour per day), means that we are coinvesting with you.
• Momentum. It’s exciting to be part of something strong and positive, isn't it? Just ask our most recent corporate and commercial partners, both who started with us as clerks during their time at university. We are growing in the Brisbane market, and we are building out our corporate and commercial teams in other national offices.

Key Responsibilities

The core responsibilities of these roles include:

• Undertaking M&A transactions and cradle to grave transaction services assistance;
• Conducting legal research and drafting technical advice;
• Drafting and negotiating legal agreements and contracts including shareholder agreements, sale and purchase agreements and licensing agreements;
• Assisting with and attending marketing and business development activities;
• Managing client relationships and providing high-quality service to clients;
• Mentoring and supervising junior solicitors and support staff, as well as assisting with team management and;
• Working collaboratively with other teams in the firm.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will have:

• We are open minded and want to ensure we keep our mind open. You could have anywhere from 3-20 years’ + post admission experience with experience across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
• 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

Our team is made up of highly skilled and dedicated legal professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. We work collaboratively to ensure that every client receives the highest level of service and support throughout their legal journey.

Our team members have a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise, allowing us to provide comprehensive legal solutions to our clients. We value problem solving, creativity and a passion for the law, and we encourage our team members to continually develop their skills and knowledge through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

We believe that a supportive and positive team culture is essential to our success, and we foster a respectful working environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.

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