Commercial Lawyers (5years +)

Job Description

Where careers go further! Flexibility (part time, hybrid, remote) options Exceptional Commonwealth work Career pathways and advancement Commercial Lawyers (5 years +) There are different ways to work with great clients and Proximity provides a model that supports your desire for variety, demand for your highly-tuned technical knowledge, and a collaborative work environment known for knowledge sharing and support to make work and life easier. The Proximity Legal team is rapidly growing and seeking Senior Government Lawyers. Bring your expertise and broaden your experience through diverse commercial exposures. Working with a range of clients, these are dynamic roles where every day you have the opportunity to: Advise on commercial legal matters in a complex, fast-paced environment Deliver on matters of national importance Work directly with our Commonwealth clients to help design, develop and deliver solutions supporting them to build internal capability Work closely with key stakeholders across the client organization, every day Build your legacy - share your knowledge while also learning and growing your career You would bring 5+ years’ Commercial law experience, preferably within a government environment A desire to work closely with your client Adaptability and responsiveness - alert to the government environment Experience leading and developing others A current Legal Practising Certificate (or the ability to reinstate one) An Australian Government security clearance (or the ability to obtain one) As a Proximity team member, your role is that of a trusted sidekick – helping our clients’ teams succeed by embracing the complexity and sensitivity of commercial law issues and knowing how to be helpful in the context of the APS environment. Culture matters We’re looking for someone who fits and lives our values - someone who is: Passionate and tenacious. Someone with a can-do attitude, ready to make an impact by being results-driven and dedicated to delivery. Client-first. Someone who can develop deep and meaningful relationships, keeps one step ahead, anticipating client and team needs and empowering them. A team player. Someone with exceptional emotional intelligence and integrity who is willing to share knowledge, pitch in, rally others and uplift skills to help our teams continually improve. Flexible. Someone who is comfortable with change and who is adaptable and likes variety. Someone who can work as part of client teams on-site. Broad thinking and solution-oriented. Someone who can think beyond the immediate questions and challenges and produce comprehensive solutions. The Proximity difference We believe work should be a positive part of your life. It should challenge, engage and support you in equal measure. We focus on cultivating a genuinely caring and collaborative workplace. By joining Proximity, you will enjoy: We care – your Health and Wellbeing and Professional Development is supported Give back – opportunities to work with Proximity’s Community Partners Make work work – make the hours work for you and your team Promotion pathways – build your career with us Belong – be part of the amazing Proximity team Working with Proximity Proximity is a leading provider of integrated consulting, legal and commercial services to government entities and large organizations. Proximity collaborates with its clients to overcome challenges and achieve excellent outcomes. By creating an exceptional workplace culture, Proximity equips its people with the confidence and knowledge to find the ‘right fit’ solution for its clients’ needs. We’re committed to ensuring a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people, no matter their identity, orientation, background or physical ability feel valued and accepted. Our values are central to everything we do and stand for, we are strengthening our culture and building our client advantage by being Genuine people, bringing a Bold Approach, and providing Helpful outcomes . Does this sound like the right organization for you? If this position interests you, please get in contact with Loretta Pabian, Proximity Recruitment Lead: Learn more about Proximity today here . #J-18808-Ljbffr