Senior Lawyer - Commercial Property or Commercial Litigation

About the role

Depending on the successful candidate's experience, the role will involve managing a diverse portfolio of commercial property or commercial litigation matters, providing strategic advice to clients and contributing to the continued development of the firm's practice. The position may be based in the Traralgon or Warragul office, with work across both locations as required.

Key responsibilities

For candidates specialising in small business enterprises and commercial property:

• Advising on commercial and industrial property transactions

• Drafting and negotiating contracts of sale

• Acting in acquisitions, disposals and property developments

• Preparing and negotiating commercial and retail leases

• Advising landlords and tenants on leasing issues

• Managing due diligence, finance and settlement processes

• Advising on property-related business transactions

• Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff, where appropriate

For candidates specialising in commercial litigation:

• Managing commercial disputes from initial instructions through to resolution

• Advising on litigation strategy, risk and settlement options

• Conducting matters in Victorian and federal courts and tribunals

• Preparing pleadings, affidavits, submissions and other court documents

• Managing commercial debt recovery and insolvency matters

• Briefing and working with counsel, experts and other stakeholders

• Conducting settlement negotiations

• Preparing for and attending mediations, conferences and hearings

About you

• Minimum five years' post-admission experience in commercial property, commercial litigation or a related commercial practice

• Current admission as an Australian legal practitioner and entitlement to practise in Victoria

• Demonstrated ability to manage files autonomously and meet competing deadlines

• Sound technical legal skills and strong commercial judgement

• Clear written and verbal communication skills

• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

• A practical, solutions-focused approach to client service

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder-management skills

• An interest in developing enduring client relationships and contributing to business development

• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating with lawyers and support staff across the firm

About us

bdlegal is a progressive boutique commercial law firm with offices in Traralgon and Warragul, Victoria. We provide practical commercial and legal solutions to private clients, businesses and other commercial entities throughout Gippsland and Victoria.

Benefits

• A genuine pathway to senior leadership and potential directorship, subject to performance, mutual suitability and agreed progression criteria

• A nine-day fortnight

• High-quality and varied work for clients across the commercial, retail, building and construction, finance and medical sectors

• Significant autonomy, supported by an experienced professional team

• Modern offices with integrated technology and administrative support

• Opportunities to supervise and mentor other team members

• An established client base and scope to develop a practice aligned with the successful candidate's expertise

• An attractive regional lifestyle, with access to quality housing, schools and retail facilities, as well as the Gippsland Lakes, beaches and Victorian alpine region