Take your legal career to the next level. Gain hands-on experience, work on impactful legal matters and be part of a team that values precision, insight and results.

Current Opportunities

• Open

  Clerkship

  Kickstart your journey with a dynamic firm committed to mentoring, growth, and excellence in the legal profession.
  At WRP Legal, we provide aspiring lawyers with hands-on experience, personalised mentoring, and exposure to a variety of legal fields. Our supportive environment helps clerks build confidence, skills, and lasting connections. Start your career with a firm that values your potential and invests in your future.

  Typical Work Activities:

  • Conduct legal research on regulations, statutes, and case law.
  • Assist in preparing legal documents, including advice and opinions.
  • Analyse and interpret laws to provide accurate and informed guidance to colleagues.
  • Collaborate with senior lawyers on matters, contributing insights and research findings.
  • Review client records and financial statements to identify potential issues or opportunities.
  • Assist in the preparation and submission of returns, including individual, corporate, and estate returns.
  • Attend client meetings and consultations with senior lawyers to gather insight on how to gather relevant information and provide initial legal guidance.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in laws and regulations that may impact client cases.
  • Support in drafting correspondence, client communications, and legal documents as required.
  • Assist in the preparation of presentations and training sessions related to law topics.

  Key Attributes:

  • Bachelor’s degree in law (graduate or undergraduate), with a strong focus and interest in commercial law, taxation and business generally.
  • A second degree in commerce is preferred, but not mandatory.
  • Excellent research skills and the ability to analyse complex legal issues.
  • Strong understanding and/or interest of tax legislation, regulations, and case law.
  • Familiarity with accounting principles and financial statements.
  • Proficiency in legal research databases and tools.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
  • Ethical and professional conduct, with a commitment to client confidentiality.

  Benefits:

  • Gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced lawyers and partners.
  • Contribute actively to the day-to-day operations of the team.
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities, including workshops and networking events.

   

   

• Open

  Associate / Senior Associate

  We are seeking a talented and dynamic Intellectual Property and Technology Associate / Senior Associate to join our rapidly growing national and international IP practice. Based in Adelaide, the successful candidate will have a strong background in intellectual property law and will play a pivotal role in providing expert legal advice and strategic guidance to our diverse and high-calibre clientele.

  Typical Work Activities:

  • Provide comprehensive legal advice and solutions to clients on intellectual property matters.
  • Negotiate and draft Intellectual property and technology agreements, including commercialisation, research, royalty and licensing agreements, and website/software/application terms and conditions.
  • File, manage and prosecute trade mark applications (including oppositions, disputes, sales and licensing).
  • Provide advice relating to privacy, financial services licensing, and competition and consumer law, and online content regulation.
  • Negotiate and draft general corporate and commercial advice and documentation, including, shareholders agreements, employee share schemes, capital raisings, sales and acquisitions, contractor/employment agreements and NDAs.

  Key Attributes:

  • Strong understanding (or the desire to develop a strong understanding) of intellectual property laws and regulations.
  • Ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively to clients and stakeholders.
  • Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services to clients.
  • Strong experience in drafting documents.

  Benefits:

  • Opportunity for growth and career progression.
  • Broad range of matters day-to-day.
  • Regular, direct client contact.
  • Autonomy in your work (but with ample support).
  • Opportunity to be a part of a rapidly growing practice area.
  • Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

   

   

• Open

  Commercial Senior Associate

  We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our commercial team. Working across a range of industries, you will have a diverse role providing legal guidance to commercial clients related to large transactions, business contracts and agreements.
  
  To thrive in this role, you will take a proactive approach to working with new clients and work alongside a highly skilled team to deliver on the amazing, tailored WRP experience.

  Typical Work Activities:

  • Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements including sales, purchase, supply and project agreements.
  • Conducting legal research and analysis to provide guidance to clients on various legal matters.
  • Negotiating and structuring commercial transactions.
  • Providing legal advice on corporate governance and compliance matters.
  • Preparing legal opinions and memoranda on legal issues affecting commercial clients.
  • Ensuring that clients receive high-quality legal services
  • Collaborating with other practice areas and legal professionals within the firm to provide comprehensive legal services to clients.

  Key Attributes:

  • Broad legal and commercial knowledge, including contract law, corporate law and regulatory compliance.
  • Analytical skills to provide practical solutions for complex legal issues.
  • Client-focused with the ability to build and maintain relationships and provide high-quality legal services.
  • Excellent drafting and communication skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills

  Benefits:

  • Attractive remuneration package.
  • Genuine career progression through world-class trainings, mentorships and studies.
  • Dynamic, collaborative and fun professional environment

   

   

   

• Open

  Registered Conveyancer

  We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Registered Conveyancer to join our law firm on a permanent, full time employment contract

  Typical Work Activities:

  • Opening and preparing new files in accordance with the firms file opening procedures, including creating the physical and/or electronic file in LEAP.
  • Undertaking the full suite of residential and commercial conveyancing transactions, from beginning to finish.
  • Drafting correspondence, special conditions, contracts and vendor’s statements.
  • Liaising with clients and other parties such as real estate agents, brokers, banks and developers in a professional and polite manner ensuring the firm’s brand is promoted in a positive way and to maintain strong relationships with referrers.
  • Understanding of stamp duty exemptions/concessions and foreign investment review board requirements an advantage.
  • Preparing invoices (including management of invoices sent to clients).

  Key Attributes:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Knowledge of LEAP, DocuSign, PEXA or similar eConveyancing program
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. (Essential).
  • Fast and accurate keyboard skills. (Essential).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to keep track of critical dates, identify tasks which need to be done, establish priorities and schedule appointments and settlements and ensure that follow up systems are in place.
  • Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of a close-knit team.
  • Prompt, accurate production and turnaround of work.

  Benefits:

  • Excellent salary package.
  • Excellent training program and career development focus.
  • Support from a dedicated and collaborative management team.