Join Hindsight Legal Advisers, a dynamic and growing law firm founded by two highly experienced lawyers Michael Lazar (ex-Dentons and NAB) and AJ Sridaran (ex-Macquarie Bank and Dentons).

With extensive backgrounds in banking and property law at major law firms and in-house legal teams, Michael and AJ bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to their firm.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated lawyer to work closely with seasoned professionals and develop a substantive skillset in a thriving and collaborative legal environment.

Role description

As a lawyer at Hindsight Legal Advisers, you will do the following:

Provide legal advice and guidance in areas of property law and banking/finance law, which includes both transactional and compliance/regulatory work

Provide legal advice and guidance to retail customers navigating both simple and complex personal law matters, including acting for and advising customers on the purchase or sale of property throughout Australia

Lead client files from beginning to end in accordance with our processes and systems

Manage your workflow and calendar to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner

Liaise with clients, external solicitors, conveyancers, banks, finance brokers, government agencies, and regulators to ensure the legal process runs smoothly – when acting both in our capacity as lawyers for lenders and borrowers

Complete settlements using the PEXA platform

Maintain excellent file management, accuracy, and attention to detail in record keeping

Keep clients and other stakeholders informed of developments and maintaining great communication throughout the process

Provide team/office support as required, including assisting with team files, answering phones, and interacting with walk-in clients at reception

What we're looking for

Admission as a solicitor in Australia and a current NSW practising certificate

Having at least a basic understanding in areas of transactional and/or compliance/regulatory law is preferred but not necessary.

Must have 1+ year(s) of experience of handling sale and purchase files of residential properties from beginning to end

Must have a strong understanding of conveyancing practices and processes

Excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

Proficient in Leap and PEXA

A proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving

Exceptional time management and organisational skills

Enthusiastic and positive attitude

Ability to work efficiently in a close-knit, supportive team environment

Additional preferred (but not essential) experience in the following areas

Drafting discretionary trust deeds

Drafting SMSF (Self-Managed Superannuation Fund) trust deeds

Drafting bare trust deeds

Estate planning

Transactional lending

Why join us?

Hindsight Legal Advisers is an independent law firm founded by experienced banking & property lawyers, Michael Lazar and AJ Sridaran. The firm prides itself on providing high quality, commercial, and practical legal advice to a range of clients including financial institutions, credit providers and retail customers - mainly in the banking, property and financial services industries.

At Hindsight Legal Advisers, we promote a culture of excellence, collaboration and teamwork. We recognise and support individuals and invest in their continued professional development.

Apply now

If you're ready to elevate your career and contribute to a growing, forward-thinking firm, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now directly through Seek or send your resume detailing your experience to [email protected]. Providing a cover letter is optional.

Join us at our Gregory Hills office and take the next step in your legal journey. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!