About Us

ClarkeKann is a boutique Commercial law firm located in Sydney CBD.

Founded on a culture of authenticity, ClarkeKann commits to our people and encourages and values contribution at all levels. We enjoy a collaborative and friendly culture and recognise that it is our bright, dedicated and engaged team that gives us the edge. Clever thinking, flexibility and a passion for practical business minded solutions inform every aspect of our work as we tackle each new challenge with our clients’ commercial objectives foremost in mind.

We do specialised work for quality clients and are all about achieving the best result through helping our clients make the right decisions and grow in what can be a challenging business environment and regularly work with high net worth and entrepreneurial clients in all aspects of their business as trusted advisors.

This approach has led to numerous long-standing relationships and allowed us to partner with many of our clients throughout their evolution from small business to successful enterprise. The most recent example of this being the sale by one of our clients of its business for in excess of $150 million – a business we have assisted with complex commercial, compliance and financial services requirements since its inception over 10 years ago.

About the Role

We are searching for a driven, energetic and proactive lawyer to join our Corporate and Commercial group.

Promising direct partner mentoring, ongoing professional development and access to a diverse client base, this is a unique opportunity for an experienced Senior Associate to enjoy both a fulfilling and interesting legal career and a balanced lifestyle.

You will work closely with the Partners and play a lead role in the practice as part of a genuinely diverse and collaborative culture that values excellence, integrity, teamwork and respect for the value of the individual.

Work may include:

• Advice on, and preparation of, commercial agreements including distribution agreements, joint ventures, manufacturing agreements, supply agreements etc
• Business and company sales and acquisitions and shareholder agreements
• General commercial contracts and transactions
• Capital raisings
• Corporate governance issues
• Advising on trade practices, Corporations Act, ASX Rules and tax and stamp duty issues
• Advising on intellectual property issues and disputes*, and
• Intellectual property structuring and licensing*.

*Experience in these areas is desirable but not essential.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide advice to clients on legal matters
• Draft complex commercial legal documents
• Develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with clients and demonstrate an ability to understand the commercial drivers of their businesses
• Exhibit (and apply) an ability to understand, operate within and respond to change in complex legal procedures and areas of law, rules and regulations and professional standards
• Develop relationships with clients and act as a trusted advisor by demonstrating an ability to understand the commercial drivers of their businesses
• Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, and
• Achieve performance targets in relation to time and billing.

Qualifications and Skill Base

• LLB or equivalent with at least 8 years post admission experience
• Admission as a solicitor in the relevant jurisdiction
• Superior legal drafting skills combined with a high standard of presentation and quality of work
• Able to work under minimal supervision while ensuring follow up is achieved in clarifying ongoing requirements within the group to changing deadlines
• Ability to review priorities and work to operational deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication and comprehension skills
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• Able to think commercially
• Proven ability to take independent action and follow through to the end.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and result driven
• Adaptable, organised, reliable, responsible and focused under pressure
• Flexibility to adapt to continually evolving business needs
• Friendly, well-rounded individual with approachable manner
• Genuine team player with good interpersonal skills.

Firm Employment Benefits

• 1 day of birthday leave each year
• Study leave – if job related or agreed
• Open door policy with full access to partners
• Employee referral bonus
• Buddy program
• Monthly team meeting for firm updates and to celebrate birthdays & special milestones
• End of trip facilities
• Bike rack
• “Dress for your day” and otherwise business casual attire during the workweek
• Flu vaccination
• Snacks
• Tea, Coffee & fresh fruit
• Annual firm events, including Melbourne Cup, Christmas Party
• Friday night drinks
• Pro bono work
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Laptop provided for both use in the office and to work remotely
• Cover costs of annual practising certificate and Law Society membership fees
• Cover admission costs for interstate candidates or graduates
• CLE program
• Flexible working arrangements
• Reimbursement for training seminars
• Savings, cash backs and discounts through our employment management software

How to Apply

If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you! To apply please use the “Apply” button or email opportunities@clarkekann.com.au – all applications must include a covering letter and resume.