Financial Solutions & Disputes Lawyer
TG Legal + Technology is a Thomson Geer company specialising in delivering quality streamlined services and advice to clients with high volume legal needs. As a part of a major Australian law firm, our services are available nation-wide with offices in Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth. We are passionate about constantly providing value to our clients - their business success is our priority. This focus on client value is a key reason for our success.
The Role:
We are looking for a person with a great attitude, who values working in a team and is passionate about solution orientated outcomes. We are currently seeking a Lawyer with 2-5 years PAE to join our growing national team.
We are offering a challenging and rewarding role, which will give you a unique opportunity to grow and develop your legal and advocacy skills across a diverse client base. Our ideal candidate will be commercially minded, passionate, and solutions focused.
We are a dynamic and cohesive team, with a generous and collaborative culture. Based in Sydney, you will assist the senior members of the national team in varied tasks including:
1. Having the day to day conduct of contentious, defended and sensitive matters, with support from senior lawyers
2. Providing support to the broader team in response to queries and advice
3. Assisting with the resolution of disputes
4. Actively contributing to the team's ongoing development, training and skills
5. Assisting in developing and enhancing existing training materials on relevant topics and processes
6. Working with senior lawyers and managers to facilitate high quality services, consistent with internal policies and processes
7. Communicating with key institutional clients and maintaining strong client relationships
8. Attending Court, mediations, settlement conferences and briefing counsel
9. Drafting and reviewing documents, including general correspondence, court pleadings and deeds
The successful candidate will have the following required experience and skills:
10. 2-5 years PAE
11. A strong service focus
12. Excellent understanding of the regulatory and compliance landscape
13. Self-disciplined and accountable with a great work ethic
14. Enjoy managing a variety of work and demonstrating the desire to learn and grow
15. Strong commercial understanding and solutions focus
16. Analytical ability
17. Able to work collaboratively and autonomously, where required
18. An ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and handle pressure
19. A high level of attention to detail
20. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
21. A positive and passionate attitude
What we offer:
22. At Thomson Geer, we are proud to offer our employees a high performing environment with accountability and modern working practices. On top of this we have a high calibre client base and a professionally stimulating, collaborative and supportive team environment. For ambitious individuals who are innovative and improvement focused, the career opportunities within our firm are endless.
23. We support a mutual work life balance and we have a work from home policy for our staff.
24. Thomson Geer has a "well-being @ work" program including flu vaccinations, skin health checks and an employee assistance program.
If this role appeals to you, please apply and we look forward to meeting with you.