Join Our Firm

The Firm: 

Would you like to be part of a team that provides both support and fun, and passionately believes that it is important for our clients to have a memorable experience? (See our Google reviews).

It is often the little things that count!

Nevile & Co. Commercial Lawyers is a boutique firm in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, that focuses on fostering a fun, and collaborative office culture and building long-term client relationships. Its primary areas are Commercial & Corporate, Property, and Wills & Estate Planning.

Established more than 50 years ago, the firm has built a solid reputation with local, interstate, and overseas clients, including building developers, not-for-profits, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, and foreign investors.

Our offices may appear a little quirky with art and artefacts gathered over the years, particularly from Southeast Asia where we have developed a strong client base. However, we pride ourselves in our strong professional work ethic.

The Role: 

There is a great opportunity for a Property Lawyer (at least 4 years PAE) to join our friendly and dynamic Property Team.

Excellent communication skills and experience in property law transactions including conveyancing required.

The following skills are essential:

• The ability to handle a high volume of both acquisition and sales of residential property with the support of a property paralegal and junior property lawyer.
• Experience with acquisition and sale of commercial property.
• Familiar with FIRB rules.
• Off-the-plan developments.
• Land subdivision.
• Familiar with GST and CGT withholding requirements.
• Hands-on experience using PEXA and Duties Online.
• Working knowledge of LEAP an advantage.

A foreign language would be beneficial but is not essential.

The Benefits: 

• A great opportunity to work at a fantastic law firm with varied property matters and clients in various locations in Australia as well as overseas.
• Build leadership skills by leading the property team with opportunity to be promoted to senior associate.
• A collaborative work culture with an open door policy.
• Fortnightly social events.

Please forward resume and cover letter to: morgan.collens@nevile.com.au

Experienced lawyer with an existing client base required for thriving boutique form at the Paris end of Collins Street.

About Us:

Nevile & Co Commercial Lawyers is a boutique firm at the heart of Melbourne’s CBS. We focus on fostering a fun and collaborative office culture and building long-term client relationships. Our primary areas are Commercial, Corporate, Commercial Litigation, Property, Wills & Estate Planning, and Migration.

Established more than 50 years ago, the firm has built a solid reputation with local, interstate, and international clients.

Our offices may appear a little quirky with art and artefacts gathered over the years, particularly from Southeast Asia where we have developed a strong client base. However, we pride ourselves on our strong professional work ethic.

About You:

You are a competent lawyer who is passionate about providing a positive and memorable customer experience. You may be a sole practitioner, partner in a small firm, or a senior associate and looking for greater autonomy and income.

You will have:

• A current practising certificate.
• Ambition and strong organisational and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and drafting skills.
• Proven experience and success.
• The ability to work autonomously and run your own files.
• Experience working closely with barristers and appearing in Court.
• Proficient computer sills – Outlook, Word and reasonable typing skills.
• Experience using LEAP (not a requirement, but an advantage).

Note: Applicants must be based in Victoria.

What’s on Offer:

• A collaborative work culture with an open-door policy.
• Monthly staff events and bi-annual client events.
• A great opportunity to work at a fantastic law firm with varied matters and clients in various locations in Australia as well as overseas.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• A Collins Street office, great technology, administration, accounting, professional support including marketing assistance and some clients on a fee split basis.

If you think you would be a great fit for our team, please email your CV and covering letter to morgan.collens@nevile.com.au