Private Client Associate (4+ PQE)

Our high performing, and busy Private Client Services team in Adelaide is growing and we are looking for a driven individual with significant relevant experience to play a senior role in our team. Our industry leading partners are STEP members and have been regularly recognised in Best Lawyers and Doyle’s Guide, so this is an exciting opportunity to take the next step in your career and learn from the best. Are you an experienced lawyer with a passion for estate and succession planning, wills, estates and trusts? This role will provide the platform to build on your expertise within this client focused practice that already has strong relationships established within the industry. The team is hard-working and high performing, but collegiate, with a strong and unique pipeline of legal work. This role offers you many opportunities to apply your technical expertise to complex and challenging issues yet also contribute to the business and brand development of the practice. To succeed in this role you will ideally have;

• 4+ years post admission legal experience
• Confidence and expertise in advising upon and development of estate and succession plans for individuals and businesses
• Experience in preparing advice, interpretation and drafting of wills, trusts and deeds
• Strong leadership capability with demonstrable experience supervising and motivating other lawyers
• Experience working within a high performance environment where you have mastered the ability to effectively manage your own time and work to tight deadlines
• A commitment to technical excellence and delivery of high quality outcomes to our clients
• A team player and a keen focus for excellent client-service delivery

About Piper Alderman A premier commercial law firm, Piper Alderman has offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne. We work with clients across Australia and internationally to achieve optimum legal and commercial solutions for our clients. Our legal expertise has been built on nearly two centuries of industry experience and we continue to advance in our knowledge, skills and commitment to excellence and client outcomes. Employee engagement and a positive, healthy workplace culture is important to us. Here at Piper Alderman, we have a range of employee benefits we offer nationally which include;

• Achievable & timely Solicitor Incentive Program
• Investment in employee learning & development to support career growth with generous study options
• Thrive Wellbeing Program
• Attractive Parental Leave Policy with up to 26 weeks employer-funded
• Office events such as EOFY, team events
• Purchased Leave Options
• Recognition & Reward initiatives
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives

“Piper Alderman is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We aim to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where those people can be their authentic selves. We value diversity of thought and experience and aim to ensure all our people are valued and respected. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.” To be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. To apply, click on the link below or visit our website: piperalderman.com.au For related enquiries please contact Olivia Zille, Human Resources Advisor on 08 8205 3487 or ozille@piperalderman.com.au