Corporate Commercial Lawyer
Location: Melbourne -CBD
State: VIC
Worktype: Full Time
About the role
Join a leading Commercial team and work closely with a respected Partner on high-value, complex matters. This role suits a Senior Associate ready to take ownership of diverse commercial work, advising top-tier clients on transactions, procurement, risk, ACL mattes and modern slavery. You'll enjoy a collaborative team environment, meaningful client engagement, and clear opportunities for career progression.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive market salary, enjoy flexible working arrangements, transparent promotion pathways, paid parental leave, ability to purchase up to 10 days of annual leave each year, financial support for study costs and leave, and access to novated leasing.
Duties
In this role you will:
Ideally, you will have:
Our client is a leading national 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
Our Ref: 3960545
Join a leading Commercial team and work closely with a respected Partner on high-value, complex matters. This role suits a Senior Associate ready to take ownership of diverse commercial work, advising top-tier clients on transactions, procurement, risk, ACL mattes and modern slavery. You'll enjoy a collaborative team environment, meaningful client engagement, and clear opportunities for career progression.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive market salary, enjoy flexible working arrangements, transparent promotion pathways, paid parental leave, ability to purchase up to 10 days of annual leave each year, financial support for study costs and leave, and access to novated leasing.
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
- Advis e on Australian Consumer Law matters, including consumer complaints and unfair terms
- Manage modern slavery compliance, statements, and risk assessments
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 lawyers
- 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
Our client is a leading national 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
Our Ref: 3960545
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