Who is Landmark Legal?

Landmark Legal is located in Charlestown, but has a national client base via various referral partners. We focus on families and SMEs in meeting their needs to grow, to protect and to transition their wealth. Our principal areas of work are in Property investment and development, Commercial, Wills and Estates, and Family Law.

The Position

Landmark Legal is looking for an experienced Commercial Lawyer with Property or Planning experience.

The primary responsibility will be to lead the commercial division of the practice, and support the firm's Principal in delivering high level advice and product to property investor / developer clients and SMEs.

Commercial work will involve managing matters such as shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, option agreements, private lending arrangements, business purchase and sales, commercial and retail leasing, and company and trust advice and creation, together with minor commercial dispute matters.

On the Property side, work will involve more complex property purchases and sales using company and trust entities, SMSFs, option agreements and off plan sales contracts. Knowledge to advise on strata matters or planning law, and conveyancing in other states, would be an advantage.

Skills and Experience

5+ years PAE

Desire to lead the Commercial law team with focus on complex property needs

Strong knowledge of commercial aspects of companies, trusts and SMSFs

Strong knowledge of shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, option agreements and private lending documentation

Knowledge of commercial leasing and business transactions

Knowledge of strata and planning laws (or demonstrated ability to learn and take on)

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Ability to work in and contribute to a positive team environment

Ability to manage and supervise a team of solicitors and admin support

Desire to seek ownership / partnership preferred

Ability to network and expand client base.

Benefits

Growing team with great referral partners

Opportunity to move to a more senior or partner level

Competitive salary negotiable depending on level of experience, ability to manage required works and to generate new business and client referrals

Prime location with high quality modern facilities and the latest cloud-based systems

Required to work autonomously with minimal supervision, whilst having experienced and knowledgeable solicitors and administrative staff work with you.

The Seek application form will include these questions:

How many years’ experience do you have as a commercial lawyer?

How many years’ experience do you have as a property lawyer?

In your cover letter / resume, please outline:

your experience in Commercial Law

your experience in Property Law

your knowledge of Strata and Planning Law

your knowledge and experience in advising on and setting up structures - such as companies, trusts and SMSFs.

We look forward to hearing from you.