Commercial Lawyer | Work With Purpose.
Sydney | We also consider remote for the right candidate
Financial Times Most Innovative Law Firm Finalist 2024
AFR Best Places to Work Finalist 2025 | Backed by Westpac Bank
Uncapped Bonus | ESOP | Career Growth | Flexible, Human-First Culture
You've done the traditional route. Now you want challenge and purpose without sacrificing autonomy. At Lawpath Legal, we blend expert legal work with tech-driven innovation. We're a modern law firm embedded in Australia's leading online legal and accounting platform. We've helped over 500,000 start-ups and small businesses – and now, we're growing our commercial legal team.
Why Join Lawpath Legal
* We're backed by Westpac
, trusted by over 500,000 businesses and growing rapidly. If you're ready to practise law in a way that actually works for both clients and lawyers.
* Make a Difference Fast
* Deliver commercial advice that empowers real businesses to grow. No billable hours. No hierarchy for the sake of it.
* Know Your Path
* Our development framework, mentoring programs and clear promotion criteria help you grow with confidence.
* Smarter Legal Practice
* Spend more time advising clients and less time on admin. We've built a legal platform that supports, not slows you down.
* Team with Heart
* We do great work, lift each other up and celebrate as a team. You'll feel connected, supported and trusted from day one.
* Flexibility That Works
* Hybrid work is standard. Birthdays are paid days off. Fridays wrap at 4:30. Real work-life balance, not just a buzzword.
Our Values
Our values guide how we work with clients and each other. Here's how this role brings them to life:
1. Empathy & Client Focus
2. Work closely with entrepreneurs, startups and business owners to provide tailored advice that supports their journey, not just ticks legal boxes.
3. Transparency & Learning
4. Share legal insights clearly and openly, both with clients and internally. Help demystify legal complexity and contribute to smarter solutions.
5. Initiative & Ownership
6. Own your client matters with confidence. Spot opportunities to improve how we work and take action without waiting to be asked.
7. Trust & Empowerment
8. Work autonomously and deliver excellent outcomes while backed by a team who trusts your judgment. Clients trust us to keep it simple, clear and actionable.
9. Fun & Collaboration
10. We believe great work happens when people enjoy what they do. Bring energy, curiosity and ideas. Celebrate team wins and individual milestones.
The Role:
* Advise Australian businesses on commercial and corporate law issues across structuring, governance, shareholder agreements, fundraising, regulatory obligations and more
* Strategic legal support for start-ups, scaleups and small businesses
* New legal products and offerings with our product and marketing teams
* Multiple client matters in a fast-moving, tech-enabled environment
* Collaborate with legal ops, marketing and product teams to build scalable legal offerings and tools
* Contribute to ongoing improvement of internal systems and client delivery processes
What You'll Bring:
* 2+ PQE with a current Australian practicing certificate
* Solid experience in commercial or corporate law
* Ability to deliver fast, clear and confident advice
* Comfort juggling client needs in a dynamic environment
* Interest in legal innovation, legal ops or NewLaw
* Bonus: Experience with start-ups or small business clients
The Perks
* Uncapped Bonus Structure
– Rewarding performance, not hours
* ESOP
– Share in the growth you help build
* Birthday Leave
– Celebrate with an extra paid day off
* Parental Leave
– Generous and inclusive policies for all families
* Learning Stipend
– Annual budget for professional development
* Hybrid Work
– 3 days from home or completely remote for the right candidate
* Wellbeing Perks
– Gym discount, Monday run club and wellness initiatives
* Culture That Connects
– Monthly events, offsites and team celebrations
This is your chance to shape a legal career that's innovative, human and high-impact. We're backed by Westpac, trusted by over 500,000 businesses and growing rapidly. If you're ready to practise law in a way that actually works for both clients and lawyers – Apply today Please note, you must have full Australian work rights to be considered for the role.