Generalist Solicitor 2+ PQE

Wilding & Co Lawyers | Burwood, Sydney
Full-time | Part-time considered | 1 day WFH

Wilding & Co Lawyers is seeking an experienced Generalist Solicitor to join our Burwood office.

This is a broad general practice role predominantly involving:

• Family Law;

• Residential Property and Conveyancing;

• Commercial and Retail Leasing;

• Wills and Estate Planning; and

• Probate and Estate Administration.

The role would suit a solicitor who enjoys managing a varied caseload, dealing directly with clients and taking genuine responsibility for their matters.

We offer realistic performance expectations, autonomy and genuine flexibility, including flexibility around school pick-up and drop-off, appointments and family commitments.

The position is ideally full-time, although part-time arrangements will be considered for the right applicant.

Your responsibilities may include:

• managing a varied caseload independently, with support available where required;

• advising clients across Family Law, Property, Leasing, Wills and Estates and Probate matters;

• managing residential purchases and sales from initial instructions through to settlement;

• reviewing and preparing contracts for the sale and purchase of property;

• advising on and preparing commercial and retail leases, renewals, assignments and variations;

• advising clients in parenting, property settlement, divorce and related Family Law matters;

• preparing wills, powers of attorney and appointments of enduring guardian;

• preparing applications for probate and letters of administration and assisting with estate administration;

• drafting correspondence, agreements, affidavits, court documents and legal advice;

• appearing in courts and tribunals where appropriate;

• briefing and working with counsel and other professional advisers;

• communicating directly with clients, opposing solicitors, agents and relevant authorities;

• managing deadlines, file administration and billing requirements;

• assisting with business development and the continued growth of the Burwood practice; and

• delivering professional, responsive and practical client service.

The successful applicant will:

• be admitted as a lawyer of the Supreme Court of NSW;

• hold a current NSW practising certificate without a condition requiring supervised legal practice;

• have sufficient post-admission experience to manage matters independently;

• have experience in one or more of Family Law, Property, Leasing, Wills and Estates or Probate;

• have strong written and verbal communication skills;

• have sound drafting, analytical and problem-solving skills;

• be confident communicating directly with clients and taking carriage of matters;

• have excellent attention to detail and time-management skills;

• take a practical and solutions-focused approach to legal work;

• demonstrate professionalism, integrity and sound judgement; and

• be able to work independently while contributing positively to a small and growing team.

Experience across all of our practice areas is not required. We are particularly interested in applicants with strong experience in two or more of the principal areas who are comfortable developing a broader general practice.

We want to provide experienced solicitors with the autonomy of private practice without unnecessary bureaucracy or unrealistic expectations.

The role offers:

• realistic and achievable performance targets;

• one work-from-home day per week;

• flexibility around school drop-off and pick-up;

• flexibility for medical appointments and family commitments;

• flexibility around working hours where appropriate;

• full-time employment, with part-time arrangements considered for the right candidate;

• direct access to the Principal;

• autonomy in managing your own files and clients;

• a broad and interesting mix of legal work;

• the opportunity to develop across multiple areas of practice;

• the opportunity to contribute to the development and growth of the Burwood office; and

• a competitive salary package based on experience.

We value good legal work, strong client relationships and sensible productivity. We are not interested in creating a culture of excessive hours or unrealistic billing targets.

Wilding & Co Lawyers is a growing Sydney law firm with offices in Burwood and Five Dock.

We provide practical and straightforward legal advice to individuals, families and businesses across a range of practice areas.

Our Burwood practice is continuing to grow, and this role provides an opportunity for an experienced solicitor to take an important position within the firm and develop a broad and sustainable practice.

A competitive salary package will be negotiated based on the successful applicant's experience, capabilities and proposed working arrangement.

If you are an experienced solicitor looking for a broad general practice role with autonomy, realistic expectations and genuine flexibility, we would like to hear from you.

No agencies.