Senior Commercial Lawyer

About the role
Join a reputable boutique law firm and work on interesting and varied general commercial matters. This role suits a 5+ year Senior Commercial Lawyer who is ready to take ownership of diverse commercial work, advising SME clients on a range of commercial transactions. You'll enjoy a collaborative team environment, meaningful client engagement, and clear opportunities for career progression.

Duties
In this role you will:

• Advise on complex commercial transactions, including share and business sales and acquisitions
• Provide practical, risk-focused commercial advice
• Lead and support procurement processes and tenders
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts
• Advise on Australian Consumer Law matters, including consumer complaints and unfair terms
• Manage modern slavery compliance, statements, and risk assessments

Skills & experience
Ideally, you will have:

• 5+ PAE advising on complex commercial matters, with strong expertise in commercial contracting and Australian Consumer Law highly regarded
• Exceptional drafting and advisory skills, with a keen eye for detail
• A self-starter with a proactive, collaborative mindset and the ability to mentor and support junior level staff
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage effectively at all levels
• Strategic thinker with well-developed commercial and critical analysis skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

About our client
Our client is a well-regarded and established commercial law firm, known for attracting top legal talent and achieving consistent growth as a market leader across several key practice areas. They offer a genuinely inclusive culture, clear career progression, strong professional development, and an impressive portfolio of high-profile clients.
  
How to apply
To express your interest, simply click on the Apply button.
  
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
Legal People
M:  0418 361 199
E:  sharon@legalpeople.com.au
Ref No: 4041697