27th March, 2025
About the team
Our national Corporate & Commercial group work with clients across a variety of sectors, across the full spectrum of corporate and commercial transactions, including:
- Foreign investment regulatory advice and application;
- Emerging and start up enterprise, and market access;
- Domestic and cross-border M&A – private and public;
- Joint ventures, partnerships and business structuring and restructuring;
- Shareholders dispute;
- Complex commercial agreements;
- Corporate governance and compliance;
- Company secretarial matters.
About the role Our Brisbane team is seeking a corporate lawyer with 2-4 years PAE. Working closely with Special Counsel, Jeanne Vallade, you will work on a wide range of complex transactional and regulatory matters, cross border and domestic M&A and general corporate matters.
You will be involved advising on complex corporate transactions, business structure/ restructure, governance, data privacy, startups, and contract preparation. You will also be afforded opportunities to work with the teams in our Sydney and Melbourne offices (including other practice groups) and benefit from our national practice.
Jeanne has a particular focus on renewable energy, infrastructure, technology, manufacturing and defence sectors.
This is an excellent opportunity to receive hands on mentoring and guidance from a seasoned professional admitted as a legal practitioner in several jurisdictions while you continue to grow your skills and depth of experience in a genuinely supportive environment.
About you Our ideal candidate will have experience in corporate and commercial law matters and foreign investment and/or sound knowledge of the relevant legislation. You will be eager to find a firm where you can continue to grow your career and benefit from opportunities to progress in our Corporate & Commercial practice. This position will suit candidates interested in a varied practice who enjoy the challenge of consistently resolving new legal issues and developing professional relationships with a diverse range of local and international clients.
To be successful in this role, you will possess:
- Excellent communication and drafting skills (proficiency in a language other than English will be highly regarded);
- Natural ability to adapt, communicate and engage with diverse audiences;
- Critical and analytical thinking with the capacity to effectively problem solve and demonstrate initiative;
- An openness and interest in creative problem solving and trying new techniques to address complex legal issues;
- Strong attention to detail;
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask and prioritise;
- A strong client focus with a passion to deliver on client outcomes;
- A desire to support and guide less experienced lawyers/ paralegals in the team.
Who we are Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia’s largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.
Employee benefits At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.
Our benefits include:
- A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
- Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
- Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.
Firm awards and citations We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.
- Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
- Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
- Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30 The Best Lawyers in Australia™ awards/3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ awards
- Doyle’s Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
- Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession
Community & impact We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.
This includes:
- Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
- Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
- International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
- Red Cross Life Blood group donations
What’s next? For further information, please visit our Careers website or to discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Lauren Steers-Lemai, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9914.
To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and submit an up-to-date CV, academic transcripts and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.
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