Jim Abbass, the founder and principal lawyer at Create Legal, brings a wealth of experience from an expansive career across various legal spheres. With a robust background in private legal practice, governmental roles, and in-house positions within ASX listed and multinational corporations, Jim is known for his dedication to achieving favourable outcomes and nurturing enduring professional relationships with clients. At Create Legal, he is committed to offering legal solutions that are straightforward, clear, and practical, aligning with clients business objectives. His role as principal lawyer involves providing valuable legal advice, negotiating commercial contracts, and delivering in-house services that prioritise client needs and business goals. Jim's career timeline reflects his extensive expertise. As a Senior Lawyer at ANZ, he specialised in technology law, showcasing his capacity to navigate complex legal landscapes. His tenure as Corporate Counsel at Nutrien Ag Solutions further strengthened his corporate legal acumen. In his earlier roles with the State Revenue Office Victoria and firms like DBA Lawyers and Fletcher Clarendon, Jim honed his skills in property acquisitions and various legal disciplines. Jim's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Laws with Honours and a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Monash University, grounding his practice in both legal detail and financial insight. His prior consultancy experience at PwC Australia also adds a dimension of comprehensive legal and tax knowledge to his professional repertoire.
Principal
Create Legal
May 2023 - Present • 3 years 6 months
Senior Lawyer, Technology
ANZ
Nov 2021 - Apr 2023 • 1 year 5 months
Corporate Counsel
Nutrien Ag Solutions - Australia
Sep 2017 - Nov 2021 • 4 years 2 months
Revenue Specialist
State Revenue Office Victoria
Nov 2016 - Sep 2017 • 10 months
Senior Technical Officer - Landholder Acquisitions
State Revenue Office Victoria
Apr 2015 - Nov 2016 • 1 year 7 months
Lawyer
DBA Lawyers
May 2014 - Apr 2015 • 11 months
Lawyer
Fletcher Clarendon
Aug 2012 - May 2014 • 1 year 9 months
Consultant - Tax & Legal
PwC Australia
Mar 2011 - May 2012 • 1 year 2 months
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
Monash University
2005 - 2010
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Finance, General
Monash University
2005 - 2010
Last checked: 28 Jul 2026 • Checked with Victorian Legal Services Board
