Graduate or junior international trade lawyer (based in Canberra)

Are you a talented, confident law graduate or junior lawyer interested in global affairs and looking to join a leading boutique practice with a strong focus on excellence, client relationships and a culture of collaboration?

Moulis Legal welcomes applications to our internationally-recognised trade law team, which boasts an enviable client list, quality work and a commitment to putting our people first.

Located in our Canberra office at Brindabella Business Park, our team advises and represents businesses from Australia, Asia and globally on a range of cross-border commercial and investigatory matters. We understand the unique challenges faced by businesses engaging in transactions, disputes and investments in foreign countries. You will work on international trade matters, providing the vital research and ideas that power our practice.

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you.

Our firm

Moulis Legal is a leading, progressive modern legal business handling commercial + international matters. We support and protect entities that excel in the business, trade and commercialisation of products and ideas.

Our offices are located in Canberra, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Our clients are spread throughout the world. We are not a traditional law firm. We are a legal services business known for delivering a positive client and work experience and doing things a little differently. Our culture is important to us. Our clients are important to us. Our team is important to us.

The role

Key responsibilities include assisting our senior lawyers with legal advice and representation in the areas of trade remedy matters, export control, sanctions, valuation and classification, regulatory compliance and other cross-border commercial matters.

About you

We are looking for a recent or upcoming law graduate and junior lawyer with:

• a keen interest and understanding in the field of international trade
• research, administrative and analytical skills with an aptitude for numerical and financial data
• strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills and an enquiring mind
• ability to work as part of a diverse team
• genuine passion for the law together with excellent technical and interpersonal skills
• an understanding of commercial acumen
• a client focused outlook and a desire to work in a collaborate environment
• a commitment to learning new skills and taking on new experiences as an early career lawyer
• bilingual/multilingual skills would be highly regarded

You will be working with driven professionals who are passionate, smart, creative and proud to be part of a law firm that is dedicated to our clients and our collegiate work environment. If you join Moulis Legal, you are joining an internationally-recognised team that focuses on excellence, relationships and innovation.

Benefits at Moulis Legal

At Moulis Legal, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment with many benefits to support your professional development and wellbeing including:

• Industry leading flexible and hybrid work arrangements that foster a positive, diverse and supportive work environment

• Modern and contemporary offices with health and fitness facilities available
• Health and well-being such as vaccinations, fitness activities, sporting events, and confidential access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive leadership development and opportunity for career progression
• No billable hour or budget requirements
• Additional leave entitlements including paid parental leave and paid study leave

To apply

Please email a copy of your resume and academic transcript together with a covering letter which outlines your interest to human.resources@moulislegal.com

Applications close Wednesday, 30 October 2024

Please note, we are not currently accepting any agency applications.

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