Career opportunity

• Full time or part time opportunity, with flexible work options
• Based in Melbourne, Geelong or Torquay
• Salary commensurate with experience

Who we are

As one of the largest regionally based law firms in Victoria, with offices in Geelong, Melbourne and Torquay, we are a leading law firm with a difference; we care about our people, our clients and our community.

As leaders in implementing innovative legal processes and practices, our focus is on continuing to develop leading legal solutions to support our people and our clients.

Our people are the key to our success and our reputation is built on the contributions of everyone in our team. Recruiting the right people keeps our business growing and thriving.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Property and Commercial Lawyer to work across our Property & Development and Corporate & Commercial teams.  You will have two to three years’ post admission experience in Property & Development, with some general Commercial experience, demonstrated attention to detail, an eagerness to learn and a can-do attitude.

Ideally you will have knowledge and experience across a range of property-related matters including:

• Preparation and review of contracts of sale
• End-to-End conveyancing (Residential)
• Complex subdivisions and off the plan conveyancing
• Building contracts
• Retirement village advices
• Leasing
• Providing guidance on land tax and duties
• Family law, various trust and Wills & Estates property transfers
• Loan agreements
• Experience with PEXA and InfoTrack

General commercial experience will be looked upon favourably but is not essential.

In time, you will be responsible for managing files from start to finish with lots of interaction with clients as you support them through their property transaction. You will be mentored by two senior property lawyers and have the support of our team of paralegals, as well as the support and mentoring from our Corporate & Commercial team.

You will deliver:

• Strong attention to detail and review skills
• Excellent drafting skills
• The ability to manage tight timeframes and deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent client-focused service

You will bring:

• A minimum of two (2) years’ post admission experience in property and development.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Positive, proactive and flexible attitude
• Proven ability to work well within a team

Why join us?

With an engaged culture and a focus on high performance and on our community, we are proud of our people and our history.  Our values are important to us, and we look for like-minded people to continue to bring those values to life as part of the way we work.

You will join a strong and supportive team, where you can continue to develop your skills and experience.

Some of our benefits include:

• Generous parental leave program
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Access to volunteering opportunities to give back to your own community
• Purchase leave program
• A genuinely supportive and welcoming culture
• Access to training and development

How to apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Amelia Pilcher, HR Consultant on 03 5273 5243.

To submit your application, please click complete the form on this page.

Coulter Legal values diversity enables access and promotes inclusion.

Please note, we are not accepting candidates through Recruitment Agencies.