Solicitor, Corporate & Commercial (3+ years’ PAE)Join to apply for the Solicitor, Corporate & Commercial (3+ years’ PAE) role at Hicksons LawyersSolicitor, Corporate & Commercial (3+ years’ PAE)3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Solicitor, Corporate & Commercial (3+ years’ PAE) role at Hicksons LawyersBrief DescriptionSolicitor, Corporate & Commercial (3+ years’ PAE)Hicksons is a commercial law firm that assists government, organisations, and individuals throughout Australia and in Asia to create sustainable value through legal and commercial advice, services, and solutions. Our breadth of expertise is reflected in our diverse practice groups and complemented by our industry and sector focus. With offices in Sydney and Newcastle, we work across geographies with smart technology to keep connected to our clients.Brief DescriptionSolicitor, Corporate & Commercial (3+ years’ PAE)Hicksons is a commercial law firm that assists government, organisations, and individuals throughout Australia and in Asia to create sustainable value through legal and commercial advice, services, and solutions. Our breadth of expertise is reflected in our diverse practice groups and complemented by our industry and sector focus. With offices in Sydney and Newcastle, we work across geographies with smart technology to keep connected to our clients.We pride ourselves on our energy and authenticity to drive client solutions, attract and develop talent and serve our broader community. With over 65 years in practice, we are visionary thought leaders who have harnessed our history and experience, emerging as a market-leading legal and advisory business.The RoleWe are looking for a Solicitor with at 3-5 years’ PQE experience to join our collaborative Corporate & Commercial team. Supported by leading Partners in their field, our team provides legal solutions to private and government clients.In this role you will gain hands-on experience working on a variety of complex projects across a broad portfolio of clients. You can expect to have a diverse experience where you will be exposed to corporate advisory and transaction work (e.g. M&A), general commercial advice and contracting, and complex government procurement (including whole of government).Our team regularly advises on various M&A deals (typical deal value ranging from $5m to $100m plus). We also assist early stage businesses including with structuring and raising funds. For government business, our team advises on $100s of millions in funding and grant arrangements each year. We also advise on complex government procurement (including whole of government). This includes innovation projects (e.g. autonomous vehicles).Our team understands the pressures of business and government, we are practical people with real-world experience and deep expertise. We truly believe we will provide you with opportunities for growth and development both professionally and personally. We are more than lawyers – we are facilitators, deal-makers, project managers, drafting experts, negotiators and trusted advisors.What You OfferWe are looking for a Solicitor who will bring energy and innovation to Hicksons. The ideal candidate will have:Previous experience and background in Corporate & Commercial, with preference for either (or both) corporate (e.g. shareholder agreements, M&A) or government business (e.g. procurement, commercial agreements)Critical and reflective approach to problem-solving with an ability to identify risk,Ability to provide input on commercial strategy in negotiating and structuring deals,Willingness to participate and enhance your business development skills,Desire to grow and develop with our team and;An ability to build effective working relationships with clients.Our business values focus on our clients’ needs, so it is important that the successful candidate has strong verbal and written communication skills, be self-motivated and have well-developed analytical and commercial skills.WHY CHOOSE HICKSONS?Hicksons fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, we capture innovative ideas from our people to build on our business; we welcome your creative ideas to optimize the way we work. We offer a range of benefits and social opportunities to support growth, development and internal networking and collaboration within the firm, collectively celebrating our success through recognition and reward programs.Supporting YouPotential unearthed – We pride ourselves on enabling you to achieve your career aspirations. Offering tailored 1:1 mentoring, access to our E-learning platform with role base training, internal and external workshops and complete transparency around our promotional pathways program.The right resources – Our workplace is supported by smart technology, paper-light processes, collaborative teams and a healthy values-based culture that will see you perform at your best.Flexi-work options – We understand life is not 1 size fits all. Explore options for hybrid work, part time hours, compressed working weeks, and more.Performance based rewards and incentive bonuses – our incentive program is designed to reward our employees and support our high-performance culture.Hicksons + Benefits – 16 weeks paid gender-neutral parental leave, education assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Birthday leave and #4U leave, plus access to everyday discounts through our corporate discount schemes, and novated leasing.Life at Hicksons – Contributing to our community is part of our Vision; the firm provides you with the opportunity to contribute to the firm’s corporate social responsibility activities through our pro-bono program.Awards – The 2024 AFR Partnership Survey named Hicksons as the industry leader with the highest proportion of Female Partners for the second year running. In addition, Hicksons has been recognised ABA employer of choice winners (2020,2023 and 2024).To have a confidential discussion on the role and our offering, please contact Zahra Nowrouz Tafreshi, Talent Acquisition Manager– (02) 9293 5473.Hicksons handles the personal information of employment applicants in compliance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and its Privacy Policy. 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