Senior Solicitor | Commercial

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment · Melbourne CBD VIC · Full time
Posted 7d ago

Senior Solicitor | Commercial

Gatehouse Legal Recruitment
~$120k - $150k(Estimated)
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KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Join a large, established legal team with a strong workplace culture.
  • Provide commercial advice and negotiate contracts for an independent statutory authority.
  • Flexible working arrangements with opportunities for mentorship and collaboration.

  • Docklands office with hybrid working arrangements (2 days WFH)
  • Join a large, established legal team, offering excellent workplace culture
  • Two-year fixed term contract with potential for extension

Join an independent statutory authority, in a Senior Solicitor position, working on commercial, contractual, regulatory & administrative matters

The Opportunity 

We are working with an independent statutory authority who are seeking a Senior Solicitor with a strong commercial mindset, solutions-based approach and experience of complex contracts.

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of working with Government bodies and a background in Commercial or Administrative Law. Additionally, the successful candidate should have excellent communication skills and a willingness to integrate herself/ himself into the organisation as a collaborative adviser.

Working as part of a large legal team (almost 30), your role will involve providing commercial advice, negotiating contracts, corporate governance & projects, among other responsibilities.

On Offer

  • Flexible working arrangements

  • Support, mentorship & guidance from an established team

  • Employer of choice. Great workplace culture

  • Interesting & varied work

  • Opportunity to work with external stakeholders including large corporates & government bodies

The ideal candidate will have;

  • A valid practising certificate in Victoria

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Commercial or Administrative Law

  • A realistic and pragmatic approach to working collaboratively with colleagues to find solutions

  • A balanced, commercial mindset

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Experience dealing with government and corporate stakeholders

  • Strong interpersonal skills which facilitate strong working relationships with stakeholders, both internal & external

  • Strong work ethic, positive attitude & willingness to learn 

Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Nev Ó Ríordáin on 0437 028 897 or email nev@gatehouselegal.com.au

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Contact

To apply online, please apply using the form below.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Nev Ó Ríordáin on 0437 028 897 or email nev@gatehouselegal.com.au

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Skills

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Administrative lawCollaborativeCommercial lawContract negotiationsGovernment stakeholder engagementLegal adviceLegal research and writingRegulatory complianceStrong work ethic

Licenses & certifications

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Practising certificate in victoria

Perks & benefits

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Flexible working arrangementsGreat workplace cultureSupport and mentorship from an established team

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