Commercial Senior Lawyer in Sydney

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Senior Lawyer to join our Commercial (Consumer, Health and Tech) practice and work with some of Australia’s most exciting businesses - from early-stage startups to established tech companies, healthcare providers and emerging industry leaders. You will take ownership of a diverse client portfolio, advising on complex commercial matters whilst supervising and mentoring junior lawyers. This role offers genuine autonomy, direct client relationships, and the opportunity to shape your own practice within a high-performing, supportive team.

Your Responsibilities

• Building and owning client relationships: You will be the primary point of contact for your clients, acting as their trusted business adviser. Beyond delivering excellent legal work, you will proactively identify opportunities to add value and help their businesses grow.
• Advising across diverse industries and practice areas: Your clients will span tech, healthcare, SaaS, fintech, healthtech, NDIS and other cutting edge and emerging sectors. You will draft, review and negotiate commercial and IT contracts, advise on intellectual property, licensing and partnership arrangements, and provide guidance on regulatory compliance, privacy law and consumer law matters.
• Developing your team: You will work with your Practice Leader to manage, mentor and train junior lawyers and graduates, helping them develop their technical skills and commercial judgment.
• Contributing to firm growth: Share your expertise through client articles, webinars and internal training. Help establish LegalVision as the go-to firm for innovative Australian businesses.

The Ideal Candidate

• Solid commercial contracts experience: At least 4 years PQE in private practice or in-house, with demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements. Exposure to tech, healthcare, startups or emerging industries is highly valued.
• Commercial acumen: You think beyond the legal issues to understand what clients are trying to achieve. You provide practical, business-focused advice that helps clients move forward.
• Technical breadth: You are comfortable advising across commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, privacy and consumer law. You can navigate ambiguity and learn new areas quickly.
• Leadership capability: You are ready to manage junior lawyers, own client relationships and take responsibility for complex matters.
• Strong prioritisation skills: You manage competing demands effectively, focus on what matters most, and deliver quality work efficiently.
• Client service mindset: You genuinely enjoy helping clients and take pride in delivering exceptional experiences.
• Team player: You thrive in collaborative environments, learn from others, and contribute to a positive team culture.
• Adaptability and growth mindset: You are comfortable with change, embrace new challenges, and continuously look for ways to improve.

Additional benefits include clear progression pathways, exposure to cutting-edge industries, real opportunities to manage and mentor junior lawyers, additional "LV Leave" days, paid birthday leave, volunteering leave, and parental leave, an annual learning and development budget, and a vibrant office environment in Surry Hills with flexible work-from-home options.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your kind of role, we would love to hear from you! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will close once the role is filled, so apply early to avoid missing out.