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About LegalVision

LegalVision is a commercial law firm that pulls together a team of lawyers, technologists, and operations gurus who are drawn together by a shared vision of transforming the delivery of legal services in Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Their mission is to power the success of every business by delivering legal support that is proactive, affordable, and commercial, and the key way we do this is through our industry-first legal services membership.

To learn more about LegalVision, watch this video:

Your role

The LegalVision Graduate Program presents a unique opportunity to launch your legal career at Australasia's fastest-growing law firm. LegalVision was founded to improve access for every business to quality legal services, disrupt the traditional law firm model, and promote a culture of technological innovation in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. As a Graduate at LegalVision, you will play a critical role in bringing this mission to life. 

What You’ll Be Doing

Under the supervision of the Practice Leaders and Senior Lawyers, you’ll be communicating with clients and managing matters from your first month! A typical day for graduate lawyers may include:

• Under the supervision of our Practice Leaders and Senior Associates, you’ll be communicating with clients and taking carriage of matters from your first month! A typical day for our graduate lawyers may include (among other things):  
• Conducting legal research. 
• Provide oral and written advice to clients on a broad range of legal matters (including as part of our industry-leading Legal Advice Consultation service).
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts - including Goods & Services Agreements, Manufacturing Agreements, Distribution Agreements, IP Assignments & Licensing Agreements.

Training & development

You will receive comprehensive formal and on-the-job training focused on technical legal knowledge, matter management, and client service to give you a strong understanding of the legal needs of New Zealand businesses, in order to provide pragmatic advice.

Benefits

LegalVision offers a dynamic work environment with ample growth prospects, supported by a team of talented and supportive managers and colleagues. Employees enjoy an annual budget for external learning, paid volunteering, birthday, and parental leave, along with an extra five days of annual leave. Additionally, the role is fully remote, providing flexibility and convenience.

Career progression

At LegalVision, you'll be working with sharp, motivated, and hard-working co-workers in a fun and inspiring environment. Advance your career at LegalVision and gain unparalleled exposure to challenging projects and a wide range of clients.

Work-life balance

LegalVision believes in the importance of personal well-being and prioritizes work-life balance for its employees. Their employees can enjoy:

• Apply for a working holiday anywhere in the world of up to two months per trip.
• Receive an additional 5 days of paid leave per year.
• They offer 18 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers, and 2 weeks for secondary caregivers.
• Swap national public holidays to other occasions that better align with your religious beliefs and cultural practices.
• You get time off to attend your admission ceremony and commemorate the occasion.

Company culture

LegalVision's mission is to empower the success of every business through proactive, affordable, and commercial legal support. The company prioritizes delivering the best experiences for both clients and its team, emphasizing the importance of membership in serving clients effectively. They maintain a commitment to inclusivity and diversity, actively fostering a welcoming environment where individuals from all backgrounds can bring their authentic selves to work.

To know more about their culture, watch this video.

About you

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified with strong academics: You are a recent law graduate and are either already admitted as a Lawyer or will be admitted by the end of June 2024.
• Wants to do things differently and isn’t the average law graduate: You have an entrepreneurial mindset and are keen to grow as a lawyer in an innovative NewLaw environment.
• Passionate about the client experience: You are focused on your clients and you’re dedicated to creating experiences that exceed client expectations.
• Personable, empathetic, and resilient: You are friendly, warm, and professional. You celebrate the ups push through and learn from the downs.
• Cool and calm under pressure: You are an organised and efficient worker, and can effectively manage competing priorities.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• legalvision.com.au/careers
• legalvision.com.au/about-legalvision/