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At Colin Biggers & Paisley, we’re here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.
bout us:
At Colin Biggers & Paisley, we’re here to make a difference. We are a unique legal practice and we believe in what we do. This applies to the solutions we create for our clients, the contribution we make to our communities and the careers we build for our people.
We are lawyers of choice in the construction, property and insurance industries and maintain a strong presence in the areas of employment and safety, banking and finance, corporate and commercial and litigation and dispute resolution.
Our values of balance, respect, loyalty and integrity underpin everything we do. Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We are committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our people.
We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities and offer a formal mentoring program. We also offer other benefits such as health and fitness perks, rewards and recognition, complimentary massages and professional memberships.
We don’t just recognise our role as a corporate citizen, we put words into actions. The Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation brings together our entire community offering and is comprised of three streams - pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions. To ensure maximum impact, the core strategy of our Foundation is to promote and protect the rights of women and children and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the team:
Colin Biggers & Paisley has more than a century of property industry experience, giving us a unique understanding and knowledge that sets us apart from our competitors.
Our experience is in residential, industrial, rural, commercial and government projects, across all property asset classes, including retirement, aged care, agriculture, residential mixed use, hotels, office leasing portfolios, shopping centres and infrastructure.
Our clients include, property developers, substantial property portfolio owners, government authorities and significant overseas corporate and government investors in the Australian real estate market as well as individuals acquiring homes and investment properties.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Solicitor to work in an established property practice, this role will be working for Michael Lanyon.
* Providing clients with legal advice
* Regularly reviewing applicable case law and legislative changes
* Conducting effective legal research and analysis to produce timely, commercial and legally accurate advice
* Managing a robust workload, including prioritising work and delivering services effectively
* Developing an understanding of client operations and strategy
* Managing prospective client relationships
* Mentoring and developing junior staff
* Continual professional development and managing MCLE requirements
About you:
* 4+ years' PQE
* Specifically, knowledge is required of commercial property transactions, including purchase, sale, leasing (retail and non retail) and finance of commercial properties, subdivisions, off the plan contracts, and commercial documents generally.
* A desire to be an integral member of a strong and cohesive team who work together
* Ability to manage large volumes of documents
* Strong attention to detail
* Practical and client focused problem solving and research skills
* Previous exposure to Business Development and a natural ability to build strong client relationships
* Ability to manage client expectations and run matters autonomously
* Interested in establishing a long-term successful career with Colin Biggers & Paisley
* Ability to relate to people at all levels and effectively work in a team
* A strong focus on turnaround time
* Commercial acumen
* Practical and client focused problem solving skills
* A strong, plain language communication style
Join the team:
Our culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work-life balance. We work hard for our clients but we also make sure we put our people first. Whether it's taking advantage of our discounted gym memberships across Australia, joining one of our all-star sports teams or enjoying a complimentary massage, Colin Biggers & Paisley offers a suite of unique employee benefits.
Our people are given every opportunity for both career progression and personal growth. We continually invest in our people and support and encourage them as they grow within the practice.
Inclusion and Diversity is a priority for us. “Diversity” to us means diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation and ability, and “inclusion” for us means inclusion for all. We are committed to fostering a truly diverse workforce that is inclusive of everyone. Our aim is to be recognised as a leading provider of inclusion and diversity in the legal profession.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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