Job summary

We're looking for 1-3 year lawyers to join our Sydney and Brisbane offices. We offer:

• Wealth management, general insurance, credit and fintech client base
• Industry recognised partners/directors
• Collaborative work environment and competitive remuneration
• Career opportunity for a highly motivated individual

Location

Brisbane CBD or Sydney CBD

What we're looking for

We're seeking people who can demonstrate an ability to learn quickly, exceptional attention to detail, a "can do" attitude and a keenness to contribute to every aspect of growing our firm - not just the billables. You might not have a financial services focus currently but you'll need to be interested in the industry because it's our entire focus.  

This role is open to lawyers with 1-3 years PAE. You will be:

• Preparing advices and drafting legal documents for our financial services regulatory, corporate/M&A and licensing practices;
• Conducting legal research, fact gathering and information retrieval; and
  
• Working closely with our partners/directors and senior team across Sydney and Brisbane.

The following skills are important to us:

• Excellent legal research skills;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to construct and draft a logical argument in support of a position, with an emphasis on plain English;
• Good organisational skills plus excellent time management, research and computer skills;
• Commercial acumen; and
• Strong Microsoft Word skills, particularly in formatting and cross-referencing documents.

What we offer

You’ll be joining a progressive firm with a great reputation. We have an ambitious business plan and are committed to bringing you along on the journey.

You’ll have direct client contact and plenty of hands on mentoring from our directors and team.

We’re committed to flexibility. That doesn’t mean you won’t work hard at times but we’ll ensure you have the flexibility you need to make your life work.

You’ll be working with a highly collaborative and energetic team.

Salary will be negotiated according to skills and experience.

Candidate requirements

•  You must have the right to work in this country.

To apply, please send your CV, covering letter and a copy of your academic transcript to Admin@thefoldlegal.com.au before 13 January 2021.