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

  Senior Associate

  We are seeking a talented and dynamic Intellectual Property Senior Associate to join our rapidly growing national and international IP practice. 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 clientele.

  Typical Work Activities:

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

  Key Attributes:

  • 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 IP-related documents such as license agreements and cease and desist letters.
  • Strong experience in IP disputes.

  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