Junior Lawyer, Gold Coast
Full Time
Robina, Gold Coast QLD
Francom Legal forms part of Francom Group and specialises in Franchising, Property, Leasing, Litigation and Disputes with our head office located in Parramatta and regional offices based in Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Adelaide and the Gold Coast.
Our Gold Coast office, currently located in Robina Town Centre, is looking for a full time Junior Lawyer to join our Queensland team, with a primary focus on franchise work.
Key Responsibilities
As a Junior Lawyer, you will:
- Provide legal support and advice to clients regarding franchise compliance, marketing support, supply arrangements and intellectual property matters;
- Draft correspondence, documents, formal notices, agreements and other legal documents as required;
- Communicate effectively with clients, third parties and professionals both in writing and verbally;
- Monitor deadlines and maintain accurate internal records;
- Provide support to the team, including the Head of Legal;
- Undertake additional tasks as assigned by the Group Director, Partner or Head of Legal.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Organised, proactive and detail–oriented;
- Enthusiastic, positive and capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team;
- Confident in managing competing priorities and working under pressure to meet deadlines;
- An excellent communicator with strong verbal and written skills;
- Eager to learn and stay updated with legal developments;
- Proficiency in computer skills, in particular Office 365.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor of Laws degree
- Current Practicing Certificate;
- A minimum of 2 years PAE, ideally within a franchise based business or private firm supporting franchisees or franchisors;
- Basic understanding of the franchising industry and the Franchising Code of Conduct (preferred);
- High level verbal and written communication skills
What We Offer
This is a full time position in our Robina office on the Gold Coast. You will have the opportunity to work within a supportive and professional team, having diverse and interesting franchising matters.
How to Apply
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, please apply now.