The Opportunity McInnes Wilson Lawyers is a leading law firm with a strong reputation for providing exceptional legal services to clients across a range of industries. Our firm is committed to delivering innovative and practical legal solutions to meet our clients’ complex needs. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate or Senior Associate to join our team in Canberra. Key Responsibilities Core duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Provide advice and guidance to our Government clients on a range of industry-specific commercial matters Drafting and negotiating various legal documents including contracts and agreements Procurement and tendering Conducting legal research and drafting advices to develop effective legal strategies Collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional client service Requirements Our ideal candidate will have: 2-5 years’ PAE across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters (inclusive of Probity and Procurement) A baseline level clearance The ability and willingness to go on secondments. Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and work collaboratively with other solicitors and support staff Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work Your new team McInnes Wilson’s commercial team is a distinguished group of legal professionals dedicated to providing exceptional service and delivering successful outcomes for our clients. We are known for our depth of knowledge, extensive experience, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Our team comprises highly skilled solicitors who each bring unique attributes to the team and to the firm. Collaboration and teamwork are fundamental to our approach. We foster a supportive environment where ideas are shared, expertise is leveraged, and innovative strategies are developed. You will have the opportunity to work closely with seasoned professionals who are not only leaders in their fields but are also passionate mentors committed to helping you grow and thrive in your career. About McInnes Wilson Lawyers We are a full-service firm with 55 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand. When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that takes gender equality seriously. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition by Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few. Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include: Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period, pre-natal leave, parent & care givers’ platform, partner leave and return to work bonuses Access to our firmwide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy Flexible working arrangements Reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. We’d love to hear all about your experience, motivations and point of difference that you would bring to the role. All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks. Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team, recruitmentmcw.com.au. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups. If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.