Graduate Lawyer/Associate - Corporate

Who we are

Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) is known throughout the market as a leading full-service commercial law firm. We work on high-profile and complex transactions and disputes, always with a focus on commercial outcomes. We are a firm of more than 400 people, including 85+ partners, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane and Perth.

We have received awards for client service excellence from Beaton Consulting, based on independent client feedback. Our lawyers and practice groups are highly ranked in all the major legal directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

About the Team

Our Corporate lawyers provide specialist legal advice to clients acquiring, managing or divesting Australian investments, and in Canberra with a focus on M&A, foreign investment, trade and projects in defence, critical infrastructure, technology, agribusiness and health. They work closely with the other offices of JWS as well as major foreign law firms to meet the needs of multinational corporations operating in Australia, as well as Australian enterprises with international operations.

About the Role

We are looking for a graduate or junior lawyer to join our Canberra office. This role will see you play a key role on high-profile corporate transactions and major projects including research, drafting and undertaking due diligence reviews.

In addition to 'on the job' training you will also have the opportunity to learn from our specially designed training program for junior lawyers. Learning, development and mentoring are key features of our programs and you will be well supported by a network of colleagues.

About You

If you are enthusiastic, driven to succeed and want to continually develop your skills, you'll fit right in.

We're looking for a graduate/junior lawyer who has not only excelled academically, but has great communications skills, thrives in a collaborative environment and want to deliver legal advice to create the best outcomes for our clients.

Working at JWS

We value collaboration and our teams work together to achieve shared outcomes. We care about the wellbeing of our people and will invest time in understanding your objectives so we can support you throughout your career. We believe it’s this focus on our people that has seen our firm grow rapidly to become one of Australia’s leading independent law firms.

We pride ourselves on being down-to-earth, approachable, and always high-performing. We have worked hard to create a culture where people look out for each other.

We offer:

• A collegiate environment with a collaborative culture across offices and practice groups
• High-quality work with committed mentors supporting your career development
• Comprehensive benefits including competitive remuneration, flexible working, and extensive social and wellbeing initiatives
• Opportunities to work with major foreign law firms
• Opportunities for professional growth through structured learning and development programs, pro bono work, and employee recognition initiatives

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to take your career to the next level, then we would love to hear from you.

Written applications should include a covering letter, CV and current official academic transcript.

We are committed to promoting a workplace that is diverse and inclusive. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion, or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or age - to fulfil their professional aspirations with us. In particular we would welcome applications from First Nations candidates.

Johnson Winter Slattery pays respect to Elders past and present of our nation’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. We honour the deep spiritual, cultural and customary connections of Traditional Owners to the Australian landscape, including Australia’s waterways, land, and sea country.