We're passionate about what we do and want you to be too.Moray & Agnew is one of Australia's leading law firms with an unrivalled reputation in our markets. We're proud that our partners and our legal expertise are consistently recognised by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Legal 500 Asia-Pacific, Best Lawyers and Doyle's Guide.With over 110 partners, our teams are organised into three strategic pillars so that we can play to our strengths:Insurance– including commercial classes such as financial lines, professional indemnity, public & product liability, life insurance and through to statutory classes such as workers compensation and compulsory third party.Commercial & Workplace– spanning corporate and commercial, construction and projects, property and environment, commercial dispute resolution, insolvency, owners' corporation and workplace law.Government– spanning local, state and federal government.Our clients include Australian and international insurers and reinsurers, corporates of all sizes, and federal, state and local government.Nationally, over 750 talented people deliver top-quality legal advice and representation, coupled with exceptional client service and support, across our offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Newcastle, Perth and Cairns.Our partners are committed to fostering flexible, inclusive and diverse environments for our employees. We have the fourth highest percentage of female partners according to the AFR Law Partnership Survey, July 2024.We value technical excellence and collegiality, offer a great workplace culture and excellent opportunities to further your career, whether you are just starting out, are an experienced lawyer or a business services professional.About the roleMoray & Agnew are excited to grow our Commercial and Property team in Cairns with the addition of a new Lawyer. This position will see you working on all aspects of QLD conveyancing files as well as working closely with a Special Counsel as you provide advice and act on a range of business and commercial transactions. Some of the work will include licensing arrangements, franchise agreements, shareholder agreements, supply agreements, terms and conditions, contracts for sale and lease agreements.This is a busy practice with great opportunities to grow your skills in a number of areas.This role presents an excellent opportunity to develop your skills under the guidance of a highly experienced mentor, together with the support of an established national mid-tier firm.About youTo be successful in this role you will have to be a commercial lawyer with at least 1 - 2 years' post admission experience, ideally with experience in a wide range of conveyancing, commercial transactions and corporate advisory work.In addition to your strong technical skills, you will be highly organised, display strong written and verbal communication and demonstrate an ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.You will be a team player with the ability to work with minimal supervision while displaying the highest standards of professionalism and excellent attention to detail.Importantly, you will have a strong client focus and be committed to achieving great results and delivering excellent service for your clients.Culture & benefits of working with usWe work for great clients and advise them on interesting issues and matters so every day is different. We celebrate diverse thinking and experiences so you can bring your authentic self to the workplace. To support you, we offer a wide range of wellbeing and financial benefits, including:Flexible working arrangementsto help you balance your work and personal commitments.Health and wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family, corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands and mental health first aiders.Paid parental leaveand accreditations as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Family Inclusive Workplace.Continuous learning and development programsso that you are always being challenged, engaged and encouraged to grow.Mentoring opportunities and on-the-job learningto support your professional and personal development.Diversity, inclusion and equalitypolicy and employee reference groups (LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers and Health & Wellbeing) to ensure that we continue to live our values.Dress for your daybecause we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm.How to applyIf this opportunity is attractive to you, please submit your cover letter and CV. If you are applying for a Paralegal, Law Graduate or Lawyer role, please also provide your academic transcript with your application.We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If you have questions about the recruitment process or require any adjustments to participate, please let us know in your application.We prefer to connect with people directly and do not require recruitment agency assistance with this vacancy. Any applications submitted by recruitment agencies without having been briefed will not be considered a valid introduction.#J-18808-Ljbffr