SOLICITOR 1-4 years PAE (Property Law preferred)

We are seeking a full-time solicitor with 1-4 years post-admission experience (Property Law experience preferred) to join our growing firm and be a part of a dynamic and supportive team.

Rennick & Gaynor is an established practice providing legal services in Victoria since 1919 and is located conveniently close to Camberwell Junction.  Our firm specialises in many areas including Property Law, Compulsory Land Acquisition (Victoria), Leases, Commercial Law, Litigation and Wills and Estates.

If you are the person who would like to be part of a busy team and has relevant experience, this position could support you in achieving your career goals.   You will be working closely with the Partners and receive ongoing training.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
  • Able to work autonomously or as part of a team;
  • Have knowledge of Microsoft Office (knowledge of Leap legal software an advantage);
  • Have excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise;
  • Be flexible and use initiative;
  • Be reliable;
  • Show attention to detail;
  • Be ambitious and highly motivated.

For further information regarding this position contact Lauren Sullivan on 9861 7715 or apply in writing including a covering letter and current resume to laurens@rennicks.com.au.

Salary commensurate with experience.

No Agency enquiries.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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SENIOR PROPERTY AND/OR COMMERCIAL LITIGATION LAWYER

Rennick & Gaynor are a highly respected and long established law firm in Hawthorn East (and Geelong by appointment) providing quality legal services since 1919.  Rennick & Gaynor advise new and long standing clients in Wills and Estates, Compulsory Land Acquisition, Conveyancing and Property Law and Litigation and Dispute Resolution.  Our Hawthorn East office is conveniently located near public transport.

We are seeking a full-time Senior Property and/or Commercial Lawyer of 5+ years PAE to join our expanding business and be part of a dynamic and supportive team.  We’re looking for someone who values client relationships and enjoys a challenge.

Experience is required in many facets of property and/or commercial law including litigation, leases, adverse possession, owners corporation, retirement villages, buying/selling agreements, compulsory acquisition, duties, GST, land tax, SMSF, mortgages, company shares, subdivisions, Registrar of Titles applications, PPSR, sale/purchase of businesses and franchises.

We encourage mentoring opportunities to grow and develop your career under the supervision of the Partners.  All our staff are an important part of our success so we believe in an open-door policy.

Your tasks would include:

  • Preparing pleadings and Court documents to be filed with all Victorian Courts, Tribunals and Federal Court
  • Preparing correspondence and letters of demand together with various other correspondences;
  • Drafting of commercial agreements including shareholder agreements, joint ventures and licence agreements;
  • Reviewing and drafting written/oral advice
  • Attending to Court matters and working on small to large scale litigation
  • Negotiation of commercial outcomes
  • Attending client meetings, obtaining instructions and providing legal advice
  • Attending mediations and settlement conferences
  • Attending at Court with and without counsel
  • Exploring all settlement options for clients
  • Instructing expert witnesses and Barristers

To be considered for this role the ideal background of the successful applicant will have:

  • Strong technical experience
  • Excellent research, drafting and analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • The ability to be adaptable, work autonomously and to deadlines while managing client requirements and expectations
  • Have knowledge of State and Federal Courts and VCAT procedures as well as use of all Court electronic filing systems
  • Practical problem solving skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ambitious and motivated
  • Ability to mentor junior colleagues on practice and procedure

All applications should provide details of your specific experience.

Administrative assistance will be provided and experience in Leap Legal Software, Microsoft Office 365, PEXA electronic settlements and Dragon dictation would be advantageous.

Salary will commensurate with experience.

Flexibility to work from home at times considered.

Please submit your resume and cover letter to Lauren Sullivan at  laurens@rennicks.com.au or call 03 9813 1911 for further information.

No Agencies please.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.