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We're Molonglo Legal – a boutique corporate and commercial law firm based in Canberra – and we're on the lookout for a Senior Lawyer with 2–5 years of post-qualification experience to join our close-knit, dynamic team.
For the right candidate, this full-time role offers the chance to make a real impact – not only by delivering high-quality legal services to our wide range of corporate and commercial clients, but also by playing a part in shaping the future direction of our growing firm.
The role will start as maternity leave cover and for the right person will evolve into a permanent position.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you'll be:
* Advising clients on a huge variety of business legal issues, with corporate and contract law at the core of a generalist offering which includes intellectual property, employment law, commercial leasing and dispute management
* Providing thoughtful, practical legal opinions on complex issues
* Working closely with our small, collaborative team to ensure outstanding client service
* Identifying new opportunities to improve and grow our services
* Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers as they develop their skills
What We're Looking For
We're after someone with the following characteristics:
* 2–5 years of post-qualification experience
* Technical expertise in one or more of corporate, commercial, intellectual property, litigation and dispute management
* Top-notch communication skills – written and verbal – and a knack for making complex legal ideas easy to understand
* Excellent research, drafting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
* Industry expertise in renewables, tech or video games a positive but not essential
* A commitment to continuous learning
What We Offer
We take pride in creating a work environment that values both professional excellence and personal wellbeing. Here's what you can expect:
* Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
* Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership development
* Flexible work arrangements and a genuine commitment to work-life balance
* Ongoing professional development and training
* A warm, supportive, and collegial workplace with a strong focus on collaboration and teamwork
You can learn more about our team and the work we do by visiting
If this sounds like the kind of team you'd like to be a part of, we encourage you to apply by sending your CV and covering letter
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Legal Services
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