A culture like no other

About Pragma Lawyers:

Pragma Lawyers was recently recognised by Australasian Lawyer as one of the top boutique firms in Australia for its expertise in dispute resolution and litigation. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent results in a cost-effective manner for diverse clients such as ASX-listed entities, corporates, professional advisors and small businesses. At Pragma, we foster a unique culture that empowers our lawyers with autonomy and support to thrive. Our team enjoys flexibility, support, and opportunities for career advancement. We also offer generous incentives, paid parental leave, and prioritise the health and wellbeing of our team. Our office is situated in the heart of Subiaco. We occupy a state-of-the-art facility, affording our team access to a wide array of amenities.

If your work/life balance seems to be travelling in the wrong direction, and you’re tired of working in a stiff old traditional firm, consider a move to Pragma Lawyers.

What we offer:

  • Flexible work practices and a focus on health and wellbeing;
  • Subiaco offices with state-of-the art facilities, including an on-site gym;
  • Autonomy and support to thrive;
  • More opportunities to get ‘fast tracked’ in your career;
  • Competitive remuneration packages including generous incentive structures, and paid parental leave;
  • The ability to work with ASX-listed entities, mid-level corporates, professional advisors and small businesses;
  • A stimulating work environment.

Our firm continues to grow and, with this in mind, the following opportunities are presently vacant within the firm.

Senior Lawyer – Commercial & Business Law (7+ year PAE)

About the role:

Our firm continues to experience strong, sustained growth and with this in mind, we have a need for a Senior Commercial Lawyer to take a lead role within our commercial and business law team. It is envisioned that the successful applicant will have 7+ years’ post admission experience.

As someone with an interest in fast-tracking your career, you will enjoy a high level of autonomy and will be given the opportunity to work across a broad range of interesting and challenging matters. You will join an established, highly regarded practice and will be entrusted with client management from day one.

The successful applicant for this role will possess strong communication skills and the ability to understand and respond to clients effectively. You will work with a diverse client base comprised of ASX-listed entities, mid-level corporates, professional advisors and small businesses.

You will demonstrate a commercial approach and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels. It is hoped that you will have a background in mentoring junior team members and be comfortable settling work across a broad range of commercial matters. We are particularly interested in speaking to those with a “transportable” client base and established referral networks however this is not a prerequisite.

Alongside the above, your successful application will demonstrate your experience in:

  • Business establishment including shareholder, partnership and unitholder agreements;
  • Sale of business, assets or shares;
  • The creation and registration of security interests on the PPSR;
  • Contractor and consultancy agreements;
  • Financial transactions including loans, securities and guarantees;
  • Commercial terms of trade and privacy policies;
  • Terms and conditions for the provision of goods and services;
  • Intellectual property including registrations, licensing and infringements; and
  • Other general commercial matters.

What can you expect from us?

Based in our newly fit out office in the heart of Subiaco, you will join a highly motivated and collegiate team of lawyers and support staff. You will have exposure to clients ranging from large privately owned groups to ASX listed entities. You will receive a competitive remuneration package in line with your experience and a bonus policy for fee earners that rewards high performance. With our own gym on-site, our team enjoy a health and wellness program inclusive of personal training classes and monthly massages.

Interested?

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact our Strategic Relationships Manager, Steve Archibald with our assurance of strict confidence: steve@nullpragma.law or direct line (08) 6146 9554.

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Dispute Resolution + Litigation Lawyer (2+ year PAE)

About the role:

Our highly regarded litigation and dispute resolution practice continues to experience strong, sustained growth and with this in mind we have a need for a Lawyer with least 2 years’ post admission experience in a disputes focused practice area (including general litigation, insolvency and construction). We are particularly interested in hearing from lawyers with Court experience who are eager to enhance their advocacy skills.

The successful applicant for this role will possess strong communication skills and the ability to understand and respond to clients effectively.  As someone with an interest in fast-tracking your career, you will enjoy a high level of autonomy and will be given the opportunity to work across a broad range of interesting and challenging matters.

You will demonstrate a commercial approach and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.

What can you expect from us?

Should you have some interest in exploring an opportunity with Pragma Lawyers, just some of the incentives we are able to offer our team include;

  • Subiaco location and new office fit-out with state-of-the art facilities;
  • Flexible work practices and a focus on health and wellbeing;
  • Training, mentoring and career progression opportunities;
  • Competitive remuneration packages; and
  • The ability to work with ASX-listed entities, mid-level corporates, professional advisors and small businesses.

Interested?

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact our Strategic Relationships Manager, Steve Archibald with our assurance of strict confidence: steve@nullpragma.law or (08) 6188 3340.

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Finance Officer

About the role:

Pragma Lawyers’ Finance Manager joined our firm 18 months ago and has been as asset to our team, streamlining processes and efficiencies and supporting the firm’s continued growth. As our firm has continued to grow, we are now looking for a Finance Officer to work alongside and provide assistance to our Finance Manager.

It is envisioned that the successful applicant for this role will have experience working with a professional services firm within a finance role (Accounting and Bookkeeping backgrounds will be looked upon favourably). You will be familiar with Xero and will ideally be able to demonstrate experience navigating practice management software (we work with Actionstep).

You will be given 1:1 mentoring from our Finance Manager as you settle into the firm and will enjoy a high level of autonomy once comfortable within your role.

In addition to the above, you will ideally demonstrate experience in the following areas:

  • Drafting payroll;
  • Completing bank reconciliations;
  • Invoicing and processing accounts payable;
  • Drafting trust receipts and submitting trust account payments; and
  • Producing reports and analysing financial data.

We are able to consider applications for this role from individuals seeking full-time opportunities or a part-time role to fit around school hours.

What can you expect from us?

Should you have some interest in exploring an opportunity with Pragma Lawyers, just some of the incentives we are able to offer our team include;

  • Subiaco location and new office fit-out with state-of-the art facilities;
  • Flexible work practices and a focus on health and wellbeing;
  • Training, mentoring and career progression opportunities;
  • Competitive remuneration packages; and
  • The ability to work with ASX-listed entities, mid-level corporates, professional advisors and small businesses.

Interested?

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact our Strategic Relationships Manager, Steve Archibald with our assurance of strict confidence: steve@nullpragma.law or (08) 6188 3340.

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Our Graduate Development Program

Pragma Lawyers has developed a tailored Graduate Development Program which aims to support the growth and development of law graduates in their first year of legal practice.

Health and Wellbeing Program

Like any high performing team, our staff need access to the best resources available to them in order to perform at their best. This enables us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients and referrers.

Our Values

We believe that a firm’s values form the foundation of its success. We have been through an extensive self-analysis process to define five Pragma Values that underpin the way we do business.

A culture like no other

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