At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic commercial law practice and mentor a talented team.
- Company: Reputable boutique law firm with a fun, collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, flexible work options, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant social calendar and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role and make a real impact in commercial law.
- Qualifications: 6+ years as a commercial lawyer with proven leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Our client is a highly regarded and well-established boutique law firm.
The firm has built an enviable client base (ranging from SMEs to ASX-listed companies and government agencies) and a collaborative, high-performance (yet fun) culture.
The Role
Our client is seeking to appoint a senior commercial lawyer to lead their commercial practice as a Special Counsel or Principal, depending on experience.
With a large volume of work awaiting from their loyal client base, this is an exceptionally rare opportunity to step into a leadership role without needing to bring a book.
You’ll enjoy leading complex matters, mentoring a capable team and helping to shape practice strategy.
In this role, you will
- Lead and manage a broad commercial portfolio: business and share sales, complex contracts, negotiations and corporate advisory.
- Draft and advise on terms of business, service/supply, distribution & procurement, personal property securities arrangements, commercial leases and related agreements.
- Build and nurture client/referrer relationships; drive business development and contribute to practice strategy.
- Oversee quality, workflow and consistent use of systems; supervise and mentor junior lawyers.
About You
- 6+ years as a commercial lawyer (an existing Senior Associate, Special Counsel or Principal), ideally from a quality boutique or mid-tier environment.
- Proven leadership: growing teams, lifting capability and setting standards.
- Strong record of client development and maintaining referrer networks.
- Excellent drafting, commerciality and the ability to run matters end-to-end.
- Team-first mindset with high standards, integrity and client-service focus.
- What’s on Offer
- A leadership role within an elite boutique firm.
- Attractive package with a generous incentive structure.
- Flexible work options and a modern office environment.
- A fantastic team with a supportive culture, active social calendar and regular firm events.
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