Job Description

At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our people can thrive. As a leading Australian law firm, we are committed to excellence in everything we do and to developing the next generation of legal professionals.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced Associate to join our Corporate & Commercial Division working with leading Principals on a broad range of transactions across commercial, property and franchising matters.

The Role

In this role you will bring a unique blend of commercial, property, franchising and finance expertise having acted across a broad spectrum of transactions for corporate clients, trustee companies, lenders, business owners, landlords, tenants, franchisors and franchisees.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements including service agreements, NDAs, distribution agreements, licensing agreements and shareholders agreements
• Acting on the acquisition and disposal of businesses including both asset and share sale transactions including reviewing and negotiating contracts and providing advice on duty, GST and CGT implications
• Managing due diligence processes and advising clients on transaction structures, regulatory requirements and commercial risks
• Acting in commercial, rural and residential conveyancing matters for both vendor and purchaser
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial leases, agreements for lease, put and call option agreements, property sale and purchase contracts
• Advising franchisors and franchisees on compliance with franchising legislation and regulatory obligations
• Drafting and reviewing franchise documentation
• Preparing and negotiating loan and security documentation
• Assisting with financing arrangements involving property and business assets

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years’ post admission experience
• Demonstrated experience advising a diverse client base on complex commercial transactions and delivering practical, client-focused outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and work collaboratively with other solicitors and support staff
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high quality work

Your New Team

McInnes Wilson is a leading independent full-service firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Maroochydore. The firm has approximately 60 principals and over 400 staff nationally. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality outcomes for our valued clients whilst being recognised as a positive, collegiate place to work. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

What We Offer

As a national corporate law firm, we offer exposure to premium clients, large scale, multi-party, complex litigated matters and transparent career pathways, together with a variety of benefits including: generous paid parental leave, paid salary continuance insurance, flexible working, study assistance, pro-bono opportunities, complementary massages, realistic billables targets for legal practitioners, a formal mentoring program, professional memberships, birthday leave, social club, EOFY functions and end of year celebrations.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact the business in relation to this vacancy. Unsolicited CVs will not be considered or accepted.