Law Graduate or Solicitor - Commercial and Property Team

For a graduate or junior solicitor seeking practical experience on complex commercial transactions within a supportive and high-performing team.

We are looking for a recent Law Graduate or junior Solicitor to join our Commercial & Property team. In this role, you will work closely with experienced practitioners on major projects, commercial transactions, and strategic procurement matters that shape real businesses and communities.

Our work sits at the intersection of law, policy, and commercial strategy, supporting clients from early concept through to delivery, documentation, and long-term contract management.

From the outset, you will be involved in drafting, legal research, development of strategy, client communication and transaction support, all with appropriate supervision and mentoring to support your professional development.

What the role involves

• Directly participating in major projects, commercial transactions, and complex procurement
• Providing strategic advice to decision makers in both government and private transactions
• Assisting in the development and management of multi-party negotiations
• Designing project delivery models that align with legislative obligations while maintaining flexibility for evolving client requirements
• Advising on risk allocation, performance security and guarantee frameworks, staging and payment triggers, and underlying financial structures in contracts
• Working directly with principals and senior lawyers
• Building relationships with clients and internal teams

What we are looking for

• A recent Law Graduate or Solicitor in the early years of practice
• The ability to think strategically and exercise sound commercial judgement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail
• The confidence to take responsibility for allocated tasks and see them through
• A proactive approach and a willingness to contribute at a high standard
• Prior experience in a legal environment is valued but not essential

What you will find with us

Norman Waterhouse is an established commercial law firm with a long history of advising public and private sector clients. While we have been doing this work for over 100 years, our focus remains practical: giving clients advice they can act on.

You will join a collaborative team where people are approachable, standards are high, and development is taken seriously. We offer:

• Structured mentoring and hands-on learning
• Clear opportunities for professional growth
• A supportive team environment
• An active social club and regular firm events
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program

If this sounds like the kind of start (or next step) you are looking for, we would like to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and career motivations.

For further information, contact Jarrod Macdonald, People & Culture Manager on 8217 1377.