Senior Corporate & Commercial Lawyer
Career-making role for a Corporate/Commercial Lawyer with 4–6+ PAE in Brisbane.
3 Key Points:
- Take the lead on complex national transactions
- Enjoy real progression with mentoring and leadership pathways
- Thrive in a high-performing, people-focused team culture
Our client is a leading national law firm with a reputation for delivering strategic legal solutions across Australia’s corporate landscape. With a collaborative culture, award-winning leadership, and a focus on development, this firm is the professional home of high-calibre lawyers who want to do challenging work in a people-first environment.
Their Brisbane office is part of a firmwide culture that prioritises innovation, knowledge sharing, and lawyer development. This is a team where you’ll be trusted with responsibility, supported with training, and encouraged to pursue leadership opportunities in line with your long-term goals.
About the position: Our client is seeking a talented Senior Corporate/Commercial Lawyer (4–6+ years PAE) to join their respected Brisbane practice.
This is a standout prospect to work at the coalface of major transactions — from corporate restructures and joint ventures to acquisitions and shareholder arrangements. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to a dynamic client base spanning emerging enterprises, ASX-listed companies, and major private groups across a range of industries.
You’ll play a key role in not just delivering legal outcomes, but in shaping client strategy and mentoring junior lawyers within the team. This is the perfect role for a lawyer ready to take the next step in ownership, leadership, and professional advancement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage complex corporate transactions and commercial matters
- Provide commercially attuned legal advice across a broad client portfolio
- Draft, review, and negotiate high-value agreements and documentation
- Develop long-term client relationships through trusted guidance and insight
- Support and mentor junior colleagues as they grow under your leadership
- Contribute to the firm’s strategic growth in Brisbane and beyond
About You:
- 4–6+ years post-admission experience in corporate and/or commercial law
- Strong experience across M&A;, restructures, commercial contracts, and advisory
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Comfortable managing files autonomously while collaborating within a team
- Committed to mentoring, learning, and contributing to firm culture
- Commercially minded, with the confidence to drive client outcomes
What’s on Offer:
- Career Progression – Transparent path to leadership and potential partnership
- Challenging Work – Multi-industry matters with national commercial scope
- People-Focused Culture – Join a team where collaboration comes first
- Tailored Flexibility – Working arrangements that fit your lifestyle
- Learning & Development – Regular CPD, mentoring, and leadership coaching
- Attractive Package – Competitive salary with generous performance rewards
Contact Details: Ready to be part of a firm where you can lead, grow, and make an impact? Apply through the link or reach out directly for a confidential discussion:
Karl Stanley
karl@gorillajobs.com.au
+61 468 713 572
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