Join our growing team!

Are you an ambitious Solicitor looking to take your career to the next level?

Would you like to work in a leading regional practice, with excellent opportunities for career progression?

Join our dynamic Commercial Law team where you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and build a successful, rewarding career!

Our Commercial Law team

Our large Commercial team in Mackay is led by four Directors, each highly experienced in their own niche area.

We work with businesses and individuals on a wide range of commercial matters including business purchase and sales, contracts and agreements, PPSA, intellectual property, company setups and corporate law, structuring, franchising, leasing, estate planning and succession, trusts, partnerships and business disputes. We also work closely with local government, the mining industry and rural/farming clients.

Our reputation for providing quality legal services, means that we attract an interesting mix of work and clients from across Queensland.

Our lawyers focus on just one or two areas of law, rather than taking a ‘jack-of-all-trades’ approach. This means that they become experts in their fields, allowing them to provide a superior level of service, leading to increased repeat work and word of mouth referrals.

Regardless of the area of law in which you work, you will be given hands on, challenging tasks that are appropriate for your skill level from day one. If required, our senior lawyers will guide and mentor you - encouraging and trusting you to tackle problems, yet will be there to answer your questions when needed.

“No two days are the same. I can be working with a mum and dad client one day, then a major ASX listed company the next. The variety and complexity of the work means that I’m constantly challenged and always learning.”

Tamara Hage, Associate

Current opportunities

We are actively recruiting for solicitors who would like to build a long lasting careers in the following areas:

  1. Estate Planning and/or Estate Administration

  2. Commercial Property

  3. We are also open to receiving expressions of interest from solicitors who have an interest in other Commercial areas.

What we are looking for

  • Previous experience in the relevant area (a strong advantage)

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Strong client relationship-building abilities

  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • Ability to manage a varied workload with a professional, client-focused approach

  • A passion for growth and career development

We are open to hearing from candidates at junior through to senior levels.

“McKays fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, and encourages you to grow the business using your own contacts and networks. I have the freedom to market our services in the way that suits my personal style.”

Naomi Atherton, Senior Associate

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a firm that values your expertise and offers real career progression.

We are committed to your professional development and will support you in building your own client base through our marketing and business development initiatives.

Along with a competitive remuneration package, you will work in a supportive environment where your contributions will be valued and rewarded.

About the Mackay region

Mackay has a population of over 130,000, with just under 40% of the residents being born oversees from countries such as the Philippines, New Zealand, England, India, and South Africa.

Historically, Mackay was known for its sugar production, however with the coalfields to the west of Mackay having the single largest coal reserve in Australia (with 34 operational coal mines extracting more than 100 million tonnes annually), a large number of residents now work in mining or mining related services.

Mackay’s tropical lifestyle is relaxed and laid back, with many options available for families and outdoor enthusiasts including fishing, boating, camping and hiking.

There is a growing restaurant and dining scene in Mackay and the city is quickly becoming an attractive location for larger sporting fixtures and events e.g. Women’s Big Bash League cricket and the annual Food and Wine Festival.

Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands are an easy drive away, allowing you to enjoy sailing, snorkeling, diving or fishing on the weekends, or a relaxing island visit for those who prefer a slower pace.

With both the Mackay and the Whitsunday Coast airports close by, you can easily visit friends and family, go shopping, or attend concerts in Brisbane or interstate.

How to apply?

If you’d like to know more about our current opportunities, please feel free to email or call us.

If you would like to apply for a position with us, please email us, including a covering letter, copy of your resume, and a copy of any academic transcripts.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!