Job Description:
We are seeking experienced corporate and commercial lawyers and real estate lawyers to join our growing practice in Adelaide.
Servicing high quality clients nationally and internationally, Dixon & King is a leading South Australian boutique legal practice with a focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A), wine and agribusiness, commercial property and projects.
We offer diverse, high quality and challenging work, flexible working arrangements, a modern, inclusive, highly collaborative and supportive working culture and a pathway to financially benefit from the effort our employees put into their work.
About you:
We are looking for an associate lawyer with up to 4 years PAE.
The candidate we are looking for will have worked in a reputable law firm for most of their career. They will also have gained strong real estate and/or general corporate and commercial legal skills in their previous role/s.
They will be an agile and business savvy operator, who can work and negotiate positions for clients autonomously. They will be able to problem solve in order to deliver pragmatic solutions to complex legal issues.
Most importantly, they will be driven to succeed. They will have excellent communication skills, take pride in their work and hold themselves to high standards at all times.
Responsibilities:
• Drafting commercial contracts (including procurement contracts)
• Drafting commercial leases and land sale contracts
• Drafting transaction documents and carrying out due diligence activities
• Working collegiately with all existing members of our team on a range of complicated transactions and projects
Requirements:
• Admitted to practice law in Australia
• Excellent analytical and plain English communication skills
• Attention to detail and a strong commercial acumen
• Strong negotiation and legal drafting skills
• Motivated with an ability to work independently
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply for a role with us.