Commercial Law Partner / Special Counsel

Commercial Law Partner / Special Counsel

Full-Time 117000 - 143000 $ / year (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead a commercial law team and advise clients on complex legal matters.
  • Company: Established commercial law firm in Brisbane with a strong market presence.
  • Benefits: Attractive remuneration, autonomy to lead, and genuine leadership opportunities.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equitable recruitment.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in commercial law.
  • Qualifications: 7+ years PAE in commercial law with strong advisory skills.

The predicted salary is between 117000 - 143000 $ per year.

Join a specialist commercial litigation and commercial law firm with an established presence in the Brisbane market. This is an opportunity for an experienced Commercial Law Partner or Special Counsel to lead an established commercial team advising on sophisticated commercial matters.

You will advise clients on commercial risk mitigation, commercial contracts, business, share and asset sales and acquisitions, legal due diligence, confidentiality agreements, term sheets and heads of agreement. The practice acts for clients across a range of industries including property and development, construction and engineering, manufacturing, motor dealers and insurance.

As a senior member of the team, you will play a key role in leading lawyers, mentoring staff and driving the continued growth of the practice.

About You

  • 7+ years PAE in commercial law
  • Strong experience in commercial transactions and advisory matters
  • Ability to lead, mentor and develop a team
  • Excellent client relationship and communication skills
  • Commercially minded with a practical approach to legal advice

Benefits

  • Autonomy to lead and grow the practice
  • Established firm with an existing commercial team
  • Sophisticated and high-quality commercial work
  • Attractive remuneration package for the right candidate
  • Genuine leadership opportunity

At Empire Group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.

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Contact Details:

Empire Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Commercial Law Partner / Special Counsel

Commercial Law Expertise
Leadership Skills
Mentoring Skills
Client Relationship Management
Communication Skills
Commercial Risk Mitigation
Contract Negotiation